Increasing the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and developing an economy that can function without outside assistance are two major priorities.
We will hit the ground running by:
• Establishing an economic development team with the mission of investigating and analysing the current economic development model.
• Developing a tax system that is business-friendly in order to entice investors.
• Collaborating extremely closely with senior politicians and other stakeholders in order to make the most of the contacts and experiences they have in order to advance Niger state’s economic interests.
• Maintaining a comprehensive and up-to-date Land Registry in order to boost both revenues and investor confidence
Solid Mineral
We will concentrate on Solid Minerals Development in collaboration with the Federal Government and well-known Investors in order to fully develop metallic and non-metallic minerals (such as talc, gold, kaolin, copper, marble, columbite, iron, and aquamarine, among others) in order to stimulate our local economy.
Agriculture
The economy of Niger State is predominately agricultural because of the state’s huge arable land, which covers an area of 76,000 square kilometres, and its soil qualities, which are suitable for cultivating a broad variety of crops.
• We will provide the utmost assistance to regional farmers and place our primary emphasis on agribusiness, an approach that is led by the private sector and which will enhance the standard of living in a great number of houses.
• The Development of International Markets for Agricultural Products, Livestock, and Value Chains
• In order to alleviate poverty and stimulate the growth of agro-based industries, we will first establish sustainable food security, then generate employment opportunities, and last foster agro-based industry development.
• We will enact regulations to encourage the participation of international investors in mechanised farming on a large scale, as well as in the processing, preservation, storage, and packaging of agricultural produce for sale on the local market and for export.
• Provision of financial assistance to farmers with small holdings in the form of: a. investments in agrochemical inputs, including insecticides, herbicides, pesticides, and fertilisers; and
b. The provision of agricultural implements, seedlings, and seeds, as well as seeds themselves
c. We will seek to strengthen the legislative framework so that agricultural cooperatives can be properly established so that they can get funding.
• We will continually conduct a Needs Assessment to determine which crops are in high demand on the commercial market and encourage our farmers to grow those products.
• We will ensure the development and deployment of agricultural technologies, as well as research, in order to increase yields and conserve essential resources.
• We are going to lay out and build new rural roads to make it easier for agricultural products to make their way to markets and final consumers (Establishment of Agency for Foods, Rural Road and Infrastructure, AFRI)
The Generation of Wealth and Employment
In order to alleviate poverty and boost state revenues, the production of wealth, as well as jobs, is essential and significant in Niger State.
• Promoting a formalised self-employment sector such as artisans, farmers, market women, traders, and proprietors of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) • Facilitating startup capital and access to credit facilities through financial institutions and development partners • Proper taxation for economic development • Special priority for creating job opportunities for our youths • Women empowerment shall be given greater attention to growing every home in Niger state • Proper taxation for economic development • Special priority for creating job opportunities for our youths • Proper taxation
• We are going to work with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to make use of all of their facilities within the state, especially in Baro and the areas that are next to it, so that Niger state can advance economically.