Dangote Group installs 32 silos rice factory in Kebbi

Aliko Dangote

Dangote Group has began installation of facilities its 32 silos rice mill at Saminaka in Shanga Local Government Area of of Kebbi State.

On visit to the factory on Sunday, Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi noted that the Dangote’s Group investment would  rack up the rice value chain and add value to local farmers thereby creating employment and boosting the economy of the State.

The governor’s visit was announced in a statement on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi by his Press Secretary, Abubakar Dakingari.

Facilities for the factory, which will have 32 silos are being installed as at the time of the visit by Bagudu, who was accompanied by legislators and top government officials.

“I must commend Dangote Group of Companies especially Alhaji Aliko Dangote for initiating the project in Kebbi State.

“This will go a long way in providing employment to our youth as well as boosting the economy of the state and Nigeria at large “, he said.

Bagudu used the opportunity to invite more investors to Kebbi to set up more factories.

Similarly, the governor made a stop over at a local rice mill in Yauri where he interacted with some women processing local rice.

The women told the governor that the price of rice has fallen which according to them was an indication that Federal Government’s rice initiative is working.