An Indian fertilizer manufacturer, Zuari FARMHUB Limited, has entered into partnership talks with the Nigeria Agribusiness and Agro Industry Development Initiative (NAADI) to enhance food production in Akwa Ibom State.
Samples of the company’s fertilizers and organic products have already arrived in the state and were presented to farmers and investors during an enlarged meeting at NAADI’s South-South office along Idoro Road in Uyo.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Manager of International Business, Zuari FARMHUB Limited, Mr. Yogananda Kommaka, said the visit was part of efforts to introduce Nigerian farmers to the company’s crop-specific and soil-targeted fertilizer brands already in use across several countries.
“Our fertilizers are designed for different crops and soil types. We want Nigerian farmers to take advantage of our tested and trusted products,” Kommaka said.
The South-South Coordinator of NAADI, Mr. Howard Usen, who received the delegation, commended the initiative and assured that the fertilizers would undergo expert evaluation before any formal adoption.
“We will ensure that the products are properly tested and verified before recommending them for large-scale use,” Usen stated.
He described the development as a “major step toward modernizing fertilizer use and strengthening food security across the South-South region.”
Farmers from Abia State who attended the meeting also indicated interest in joining the testing and eventual distribution of the fertilizers once approval is granted.
Usen used the opportunity to announced that plans have been concluded for the 4th Agribusiness Roundtable International Conference in Uyo from October 26 to 29, 2025, with the theme “Resilient Agribusiness: A Sustainable Solution for a Changing World.”
According to him, the state Governor, Pastor Umo Eno is expected to serve as Special Guest, alongside ministers, advisers, and business leaders from within and outside Nigeria.
