At the Alaghodaro Summit, held in the vibrant capital of Benin City, a representative of the Edo Fertilizer and Chemical Company situated in Auchi, Alh. Sadiq Kazzim, applauded Governor Godwin Obaseki for resurrecting the company in 2017 through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) with WACOT Limited.
Kazzim said, “Today, we produce over 80,000 tonnes of NPK Fertilizers in Edo State, with our sales turnover exceeding a remarkable N15 billion. Our company has opened doors to serve various regions throughout the country, particularly the North East, where the challenges posed by insurgency make it difficult to establish fertilizer production facilities.”
The fertilizer industry acts as a catalyst for agricultural activities, not only within Edo State but also across the entire nation. By consistently providing farmers with essential inputs to enhance yields and bolster food self-sufficiency, this groundbreaking company has become a driving force behind agricultural success.
Moreover, the Edo Fertilizer and Chemical Company has emerged as a reliable source of employment for locals in Auchi, situated in the Etsako West Local Government Area. By creating job opportunities, it significantly reduces youth restiveness and ensures that farmers have access to the vital supplies required to catapult food production in the region to new heights.
With its remarkable achievements, this company stands as a paradigm of agricultural transformation, revolutionizing the sector and paving the way for increased prosperity and food security throughout Edo State and beyond.
