ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State Government has signed an agreement with Dar Al Handasah on consultancy services for the master plan of the Minna Airport Agro-processing free zone.
A statement issued by the Chief Press Sectary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim said that the agreement was signed at the Niger State liaison office, in Abuja.
The governor explained that Dar Al Handasah is a leading consultancy firm in terms of the design and planning of mega-modern cities.
The governor announced plans to create a master plan for Minna town as well as Bida and Kontagora to maximise the economic potential around the ring roads being constructed.
Speaking further, the Chairman, Niger Foods, Mr Sammy Adigun said that the project is a huge one, to be constructed on 3,000 hectares of land.
He said the project when completed would see the State exporting food and other products to other nations of the world which would provide immense socio-economic benefit for the people.
On his part, the Resident Manager, Mohammed Itani disclosed that a feasibility study for the Master plan will last four months, after which a master plan will be done in terms of land allocation and postulation for greenhouses and how the Agro Industry will work among other things.
“Itani acknowledged that Niger State is rich in Agriculture, and it will act as a hub for food both Nationally and internationally.
“He observes that the project would provide a strategy for implementation and explore the economic viability of the State, thereby unlocking other potentials.
“The Resident Manager said he is optimistic that the master plan, when completed, would lead to the actualisation of the Agro-industry where the flight will transport products out of the State.
“He said the Company has track records of executing standard projects and has been in Nigeria since 1970 and assured the government and people of the State that the firm will meet up with all expectations,” the statement said.
