Namadi attends ministerial meeting on rice self-sufficiency in Cairo
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State is attending the third high-level ministerial meeting on rice self-sufficiency holding from October 7 to 9, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt.
This is contained in a statement by Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Dutse.
According to the statement, the meeting, themed “Towards Rice-Based Agri-Food Systems Transformation and Delivering on Rice Self-Sufficiency through Peer-to-Peer Learning: The Case of the Arab Republic of Egypt,” is jointly organised by the Egyptian ministry of agriculture and land reclamation, AfricaRice, the Arab Organisation for Agricultural Development (AOAD), and other key continental partners.
“This high-level gathering brings together African Ministers of Agriculture, State Governors, and agricultural leaders to share practical experiences on achieving rice self-sufficiency and agricultural transformation.
“The event will showcase Egypt’s remarkable progress in achieving rice self-sufficiency despite its limited water and land resources, offering valuable lessons adaptable to other African contexts.
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“Governor Namadi is participating alongside top policymakers, agricultural experts, and private sector players from across Africa to discuss innovations, policy reforms, and strategic investments aimed at strengthening food security and transforming the agricultural sector on the continent.
“Over the three-day programme, delegates will engage in high-level ministerial sessions, technical discussions, and a field visit to Egypt’s renowned Rice Research and Training Centre (RRTC) in Sakha.
“Jigawa State’s participation in this important forum underscores the state’s commitment to agricultural transformation, food self-sufficiency, and consolidating Jigawa’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading hubs for rice production and agribusiness development.
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“The meeting is expected to conclude with a Ministerial Declaration setting a continental roadmap for achieving rice self-sufficiency through collaborative research, policy coordination, and targeted investment across the rice value chain.
“Governor Namadi is accompanied by senior officials from the Jigawa State Ministry of Agriculture and related agencies”, the statement read.
