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Gum arabic has good potential in northern Nigeria
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:26

Region
Nigeria
Sokoto

Sector
Agriculture & Agri-processing

Summary:
Northern Nigeria has suitable climatic conditions for the growing and production of gum arabic and investors now have the opportunity to get involved in the industry.
Contact
Dr Buhari Bello Kware

Email
infonigeria@gan.co.za


Investors have the opportunity to get involved in the production of gum arabic in Sokoto State, situated in north-west Nigeria.

Investment Opportunity

Gum arabic is a substance taken from a drought resistant tree known as acacia senegal. It is used for the making of gum, binders, paints, pharmaceuticals and various other products. Sokoto State has large areas of land that can be used to cultivate crops and very suitable climatic conditions for gum arabic.

High returns are possible on gum arabic because of its export potential.

Incentives

The Sokoto State Government is offering the following incentives to serious investors:

  • Guarantee of loans by the state government
  • Tax concessions
  • Consultancy and investment management advisory services

    The federal government is also offering a number of incentives for investment in agriculture and agri-processing.

    Investors interested in this opportunity should contact:

    Sokoto State Investment Promotion Committee
    Contact: Dr Buhari Bello Kware
    Email: infonigeria@gan.co.za

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