NASENI to Complete Construction Works On Fertilizer Plants in Kano, fixes June 2026 to Commence Production
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI has taking another giant step in the area of agriculture aims at tackling food insecurity Nigeria.To this end, the Agency has accelerated construction works on the Coal and Liquid Fertilizer Plants located in Kano, the Kano State capital to commence production by May or June 2026
Statement issued at the weekend said the federal government represented by NASENI signed a bilateral agreement on technology transfer with the Nigerian partner, Whitefog Environmental Services Limited to construct the coal fertilizer project in Kano
Statement signed by Mr. Segun Ayeoyenikan, NASENI Director of Information and Protocol said NASENI and Whitefog are also in partnership for production of liquid fertilizer in Nigeria.
The statement hinted that NASENI-Whitefog projects aims to transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 8-point Agenda on food security, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero Hunger), 1 (No Poverty), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
The coal fertilizer plant, the statement said, is an innovative and eco-friendly alternative to traditional fertilizers, with its 26 additional mineral, concentrates and activation technology poised to address the food insecurity in Nigeria
The Acting Coordinating Director, Engineering Infrastructure Directorate, NASENI Headquarters and Coordinator, NASENI-Whitefog project, Engr. Dr. Agava Abdullahi Abdulrasheed inspected the large production factory, massive warehouses, laboratories and administrative buildings at the coal fertilizer plant at the weekend to ensure early completion of the project
Dr Abdulrasheed said the project will have a profound impact on Nigeria’s agricultural sector, ensuring improved soil quality and fertility, increased crop yields and better harvests for farmers.”
Chairman, Whitefog Environmental Services Limited, Alhaji Hassan Inuwa Babura, said “On the issue of the coal fertilizer, we have a permanent site along Wudil Road, revealing that construction works on the project have reached advanced stage.According to him “We have machineries which are on the way, about to be cleared at the seaport and would be installed. Production will commence by May or June 2026,”
The statement said as NASENI continues to drive innovation and technological advancement in Nigeria, the coal fertilizer project stands as a shining example of the Agency’s commitment to transforming the country’s agricultural landscape.
It added that the two projects have the potential to revolutionize farming practices and improve food security, create 2,000 direct jobs and over 20 million indirect jobs across the agricultural value chain, stimulate economic growth and transform the lives of millions of Nigerians.
