A government minister gave major props to a local Emir for keeping things chill around a big sugar operation. Senator John Enoh, the Minister of State for Industry, specifically praised the Emir of Lafiagi, Alhaji Mohammed Kudu Kawu, and the whole town for their support of the Lafiagi Sugar Company, known as LASUCO. He said that out of all the sugar projects in Nigeria, this one has the fewest problems with the surrounding community. Enoh made these comments during a visit to the Emir's palace before touring the massive sugar estate, which is owned by the BUA Group.
Enoh stressed that traditional leaders and local residents are key to making these huge agricultural investments work. He mentioned that he always hears positive reports about how cooperative Lafiagi is with the project. His visit to the estate is part of a wider government push to check on sugar operations nationwide and help the industry grow. He argued that the community's support directly benefits them, as a successful plantation means jobs and opportunities for local people first. The minister said he had spent a year discussing sugar policy in meetings in Abuja and felt it was finally time to leave the capital and see the actual farms for himself.
Enoh stressed that traditional leaders and local residents are key to making these huge agricultural investments work. He mentioned that he always hears positive reports about how cooperative Lafiagi is with the project. His visit to the estate is part of a wider government push to check on sugar operations nationwide and help the industry grow. He argued that the community's support directly benefits them, as a successful plantation means jobs and opportunities for local people first. The minister said he had spent a year discussing sugar policy in meetings in Abuja and felt it was finally time to leave the capital and see the actual farms for himself.
