The Niger State Government and Russia have taken steps to deepen economic cooperation in agriculture and mining, as Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago received a delegation of Russian businessmen in Minna.
This was contained in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Bologi Ibrahim, on Wednesday.
The delegation, led by Mr. Peter Arseniev, included representatives of Sber Bank of Russia, the Russian Trade Commission, equipment manufacturers, strategic partners, and Rostselmash, a global agricultural machinery company.
According to Ibrahim, the visit was a fact-finding mission following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Niger State and Sber Bank on agriculture and mining.
Governor Bago welcomed the delegation, describing the visit as a sign of commitment to earlier agreements and proof that his recent trip to Russia was yielding positive results. He expressed delight, noting that the engagement marked the beginning of a promising future for Niger State in agriculture, mining, and other collaborative ventures.
The governor assured the visitors of continuous follow-up on the partnership, while also stressing his administration’s interest in expanding cooperation into telemedicine and education.
Chairman of Niger Foods, Mr. Sammy Adigun, said the team had toured farms and confirmed the state’s vast land and water resources.
Arseniev and other delegation members described their experience as exciting, interesting, and fruitful, while highlighting Niger State’s immense agricultural potential and investment opportunities. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening partnerships and unlocking resources to promote sustainable growth in the state.
A gala night was held in honour of the delegation, featuring colourful traditional and cultural performances.
