Sujimoto Partners With Plateau State To Launch 30,000 Hectare Rice Farm Project

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News in Brief:
– Sujimoto Group and Plateau State have partnered to launch a 30,000-hectare rice farm project aimed at boosting food security and promoting agro-tourism in Nigeria.
-The project includes plans for housing, healthcare facilities, and marketplaces, creating a multifaceted agricultural ecosystem.

Sujimoto Group, a prominent real estate developer, has partnered with Plateau State to establish a large-scale rice farm aimed at enhancing food security in Nigeria.

The initiative, dubbed Sujimoto Rice Farm Estate, encompasses a 30,000-hectare area and signifies the company’s commitment to revolutionising Nigeria’s agricultural sector, according to a statement by Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele, the Group’s Managing Director.

The project originated from a proposal sent by Sujimoto to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, highlighting the potential of Plateau State’s fertile land and climate for agricultural development. Governor Mutfwang enthusiastically endorsed the partnership, noting its contribution to achieving food security goals.

Interestingly, this collaboration extends beyond rice production. The Sujimoto Rice Farm Estate is envisioned as a multifaceted ecosystem, incorporating housing, healthcare facilities, hospitality options, and marketplaces. This integrated approach aims to foster agro-tourism and promote sustainable development within the region.

Joseph Akahome
Joseph Akahome
Joseph O Akahome (OJ) is a writer, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Literature from the University of Benin. He is an avid agriculturist, with a bias for poultry and an insatiable appetite for chicken wings. When he is neither reading nor researching, he likes to spend recreational time playing board games, or swimming in serene forested lakes.

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