{"id":195087,"date":"2026-02-15T09:48:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T08:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/jigawa-cultivates-10000-date-palms-for-export-expansion"},"modified":"2026-02-15T10:56:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T09:56:04","slug":"jigawa-cultivates-10000-date-palms-for-export-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/jigawa-cultivates-10000-date-palms-for-export-expansion","title":{"rendered":"Jigawa Cultivates 10,000 Date Palms for Export Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Jigawa State Government has unveiled plans to plant 10,000 improved date palm trees as part of a strategic, export-driven agricultural expansion programme.<\/p>\n<p>This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Hamisu Muhammad Gumel, and issued to newsmen on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The statement said Governor Malam Umar Namadi disclosed the plan during a high-level meeting with Saudi Arabian date palm experts at the residence of the Saudi Arabian Consul-General in Kano.<\/p>\n<p>He described the initiative as a major step towards positioning Jigawa as a competitive player in the international date market.<\/p>\n<p>The governor explained that the 10,000 offshoots, covering both local and commercial varieties, will be cultivated using advanced techniques such as tissue culture and molecular segregation to ensure high-quality yields that meet export standards.<\/p>\n<p>He said the programme is designed not only to expand production but also to strengthen the state\u2019s export capacity by improving seed quality, standardising plantations and adopting modern farming practices.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, \u201cJigawa, which remains Nigeria\u2019s leading producer of date palm, currently has 1,042 hectares under cultivation. The government is also conducting a comprehensive survey of existing date palm trees across the state to streamline data for planning and export readiness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Governor Namadi noted that new plantations will be established in five strategic locations to consolidate output and ensure consistent supply for both local processing and international markets.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that the initiative will create employment opportunities for youths, increase farmers\u2019 incomes and open up foreign exchange prospects for the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCertainly, this is sure to boost productivity, increase farmers\u2019 incomes and enhance export potential,\u201d the governor stated.<\/p>\n<p>The export-focused programme is part of the state\u2019s broader agricultural transformation agenda, which aims to diversify the economy and turn date palm cultivation into a major revenue-generating sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Jigawa State Government has unveiled plans to plant 10,000 improved date palm trees as part of a strategic, export-driven agricultural expansion programme. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Hamisu Muhammad Gumel, and issued to newsmen on Saturday. 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