WACOT Limited and Edo State Renew Fertilizer Partnership

WACOT Limited has extended its partnership with the Edo State Government regarding fertilizer production through the Edo State Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited (ESFCCL) in Auchi. This collaboration, which began in 2017, emphasizes both parties' commitment to increasing local fertilizer production, aiding smallholder farmers, and enhancing Nigeria's food security.

Mr. Sadiq Kassim, President of the Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) and Director of Corporate Affairs at TGI Group, stated that the Auchi facility is crucial for Nigeria's fertilizer industry and food security, being the only plant in the South-South capable of producing tailored, crop-specific fertilizer blends. Mr. Naveen Chaurasia, Managing Director of WACOT Limited, expressed that the renewal signifies a long-term commitment to Edo State and Nigeria's agricultural transformation.

Omoh Anabor, Commissioner for the Ministry of Business, Trade and Investments, noted that the agreement represents a strategic move to position Edo State as a hub for investment and industrial growth.