In a bid to meet the rising global demand for shea butter, Salid Agriculture Nigeria Limited has launched a 30,000-metric-tonne annual processing facility in Kudu, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State to boost Nigeria’s economy.
The state governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, who performed the inauguration in Mokwa, described the project as a major step in positioning Niger as the global hub for shea production.
Bago emphasised that the plant marks a new era for Niger State, where natural resources are harnessed to create jobs and drive economic prosperity.
According to him, “The state government has allocated 10,000 hectares for shea butter tree cultivation to ensure a consistent raw material supply, making Niger State an attractive and secure environment for investors.
“We have entered a N2 billion Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between Niger Foods and the company to provide direct employment opportunities for women and youth in shea nut harvesting and supply.”
According to Ali Saidu, CEO of Salid Agriculture, the facility, which is the largest in Africa, plans to scale up its processing capacity to 400 metric tonnes per day and establish a cutting-edge shea butter refinery.
He explained that the company’s vision is to secure sustainable raw material sources, preserve biodiversity, and empower local communities through long-term land stewardship.
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