FG seeks increased fertilizer production via stakeholders collaboration

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono has called for a more strategic partnership and collaboration with stakeholders in the fertilizer industry to boost production and development of the sector.

The minister duirng a working visit at the weekend to the Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited (IEFCL) at Eleme, Port Harcourt, Rivers Stae said the effort would ensure its affordability, increased production, self – sufficiency ,easy access to products by the farmers and achieve food and nutrition security.

Alhaji Sabo Nanono acknowledged the company for being a strategic partner in the development of the agricultural sector, especially in the supply of fertilizer products like NPK, UREA and DAP to farmers across the country.

Alhaji Nanono also commended the Organisation for going beyond the sale of Urea fertilizer to farmers, to engaging in extensive Agronomy and Agricultural Extension Services and other laudable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) across the country geared towards improving the quality of lives of the farmers and food production.

In his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of Indorama Fertilizer, Mr. Munish Jindal, stated that the vision of the company is to build the largest petrochemicals and fertilizer hub of Africa in Nigeria and to empower the Nigerian farmers by ensuring the production of quality fertilizer.