Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, have commissioned an ultra-modern seed processing factory at the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park in Dadinkowa, Gombe state.
The facility, established by Premier Seed Nigeria Limited, is equipped with advanced technology for cleaning, grading, treating, and packaging certified, high-quality, and climate-resilient seed varieties.
It is expected to significantly enhance seed supply in the North-East and across Nigeria, enabling farmers to access improved seedlings, increase yields, and adapt to climate change.
Speaking at the commissioning, Chief Obasanjo lauded Gov. Yahaya for his visionary leadership and commitment to economic development, describing the Industrial Park as “a catalyst for sustainable growth.”
He emphasized the importance of quality seeds in agriculture, noting, that “if you don’t get the seed component right, the entire agricultural value chain becomes shaky.”
The former president also praised the strategic location of the park near the 40MW Dadinkowa Hydropower Plant, which he said gives Gombe State a competitive edge in powering industrial activities.
Gov. Yahaya described the event as a major step in the state’s industrialization and agricultural transformation agenda. “
With Premier Seed Nigeria Limited as the pioneer investor, we are witnessing our vision take shape,” he said.
He highlighted the state’s investments in infrastructure and reforms that have positioned Gombe as a top destination for business, noting the state’s first-place ranking in the national ease of doing business index for two consecutive years.
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“The Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park spans 1,000 hectares and is fully equipped with essential infrastructure including roads, water, electricity, and internet connectivity,” the governor added.
He also pointed to other strategic initiatives, including a 184-hectare agro-livestock development zone featuring a grains and livestock market, modern abattoir, inland dry port, and agro-processing corridor.
“We are not just commissioning a building; we are unlocking opportunities for job creation, wealth generation, and long-term growth,” Gov. Yahaya declared.
The Managing Director of Premier Seed Nigeria Limited, Mr. Ibitoye Oyewale, said the project was developed in collaboration with Propcom+, a UK-funded initiative promoting climate-smart agriculture.
Propcom+ Country Director, Dr. Abiye Ode, described the factory as aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s 12-point agenda on food security and Gombe’s broader agricultural transformation goals.
Director-General of the National Agricultural Seed Council, Futuhu Mohammed, applauded Premier Seed’s efforts and reaffirmed the council’s commitment to maintaining high seed quality standards nationwide.
