Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has announced a new partnership with pharmaceutical and agricultural firm Bayer aimed at boosting agriculture and healthcare in the state.
Governor Mohammed said he received a high-powered Bayer delegation led by Philipp-Andreas Schmidt, Head of Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability for Bayer in the Middle East, at the Bauchi Governor’s Lodge in Abuja.
Discussions focused on collaboration between Bayer, Tiamin Rice, and the Bauchi State Government in agriculture, agro-allied value chains, and healthcare development.
“This partnership is expected to attract significant investments that will accelerate Bauchi State’s economic growth and strengthen our agricultural transformation agenda,” Mohammed said.
He disclosed that preparations have been concluded for the commencement of a major agricultural project next week in Toro Local Government Area.
The initiative, he said, is expected to boost and modernize maize and rice production, positioning Bauchi as a major agricultural hub for both local and international markets.
The delegation also presented the governor with a jersey from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the German Bundesliga club owned by Bayer.
Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Iliyasu Aliyu Gital, and Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Hassan El-Yakub, attended the meeting.
Mohammed said his administration remains committed to building partnerships that drive sustainable development and improve the wellbeing of residents.
The agreement comes as Bauchi pushes to expand commercial farming and attract foreign investment in its agricultural sector.
