Jigawa State Governor Takes Trade and Investment Mission to India to Enhance Economic Ties

A high-level delegation from Jigawa State, Nigeria, led by Honorable Governor Umar Namadi, is currently on a two-week trade and investment mission to India with a primary focus on agriculture. The delegation comprises senior government officials and technical experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, Jigawa Research Institute, and key farmer representatives.

As part of the mission, the team is engaging with counterparts in Gujarat, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, exploring strategic collaborations in the dairy and poultry sectors.

On Monday, the delegation visited the central office of Srinivasa Farms in Hyderabad. They were warmly welcomed by Mr. Venugopal, CEO; Mr. Senthil, Business Head – Poultry; Mr. Ramakanth, CFO; Mr. Anjaneya Raju, Chief HR; and Mr. Sridhar Babu, Senior Manager – Media and Liaisoning.

Mr. Senthil presented an overview of Srinivasa Farms’ 60 yers,-decade legacy and its contributions to India’s poultry industry. The delegation expressed deep appreciation for the company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and farmer welfare.

The visitors toured Srinivasa Farms’ poultry units and feed manufacturing facilities. They were highly impressed by the company’s strict biosecurity standards and operational excellence. Recognizing the potential for collaboration, the Jigawa State delegation extended an invitation to Srinivasa Farms to explore investment and knowledge-sharing opportunities in Nigeria.

Discussions on potential business partnerships are ongoing, with a shared vision of strengthening poultry production and agricultural development in Jigawa State.