Nigeria Governors’ forum prioritises sugar projects to drive industrial growth, self-sufficiency

NIGERIA – The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has agreed to prioritise sugar as a key commodity to accelerate industrial development across states, following engagements with the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC). According to a statement issued by the NSDC on Sunday, the Forum also approved proposals to include sugar projects as priority beneficiaries in engagements with development partners within and outside Nigeria. The decisions followed a request by the Council to halt raw sugar imports, expand domestic production, create jobs, and achieve national self-sufficiency in sugar. Under the agreement, the NGF and NSDC will collaborate to support state governments in developing investor-ready sugar projects. The partnership will focus on facilitating structured engagement between states, investors, and industry operators, while improving coordination around land access, infrastructure development, and incentive frameworks. Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of ...