The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced that construction of its coal and liquid fertilizer plants in Kano State is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s drive to strengthen food security and transform the agricultural sector.
In a statement signed by Olusegun Ayeoyenikan on behalf of NASENI, the Agency disclosed that the pioneering coal fertilizer project is being executed in partnership with Whitefog Environmental Services Limited and Indonesia’s PT Saputra Global Harvest under a bilateral technology transfer agreement.
According to the statement, the collaboration represents a strategic effort by the Federal Government, through NASENI, to deploy innovative and environmentally friendly solutions to address declining soil quality and low agricultural productivity in Nigeria.
It further revealed that NASENI and Whitefog are jointly developing a liquid fertilizer production facility aimed at providing farmers with alternatives to conventional NPK fertilizers, which have often failed to deliver optimal yields due to Nigeria’s complex soil conditions.
The projects align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 8-Point Agenda on food security and are consistent with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), Goal 1 (No Poverty), Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
Speaking during an inspection tour of the coal fertilizer facility, Agava Abdullahi Abdulrasheed, Acting Coordinating Director of the Engineering Infrastructure Directorate at NASENI Headquarters and Coordinator of the NASENI–Whitefog project, expressed satisfaction with the level of work completed so far.
He said the facility—which comprises a large production factory, warehouses, laboratories, and administrative buildings—would have a far-reaching impact on Nigeria’s agricultural landscape.
According to him, the coal fertilizer, an innovative product enriched with 26 additional mineral concentrates and supported by activation technology, will significantly improve soil quality and fertility, enhance crop yields, and ensure better harvests for farmers across the country.
“The project will have a profound impact on Nigeria’s agricultural sector by improving soil quality and fertility, increasing crop yields, and ensuring better harvests for farmers,” Abdulrasheed said.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Whitefog Environmental Services Limited, Hassan Inuwa Babura, confirmed that construction work at the permanent project site along Wudil Road in Kano has advanced substantially. He disclosed that critical machinery for the plant is already en route to Nigeria and awaiting clearance at the seaport.
“On the coal fertilizer project, we have a permanent site along Wudil Road where construction has progressed significantly. The machinery is on the way, awaiting clearance at the seaport, after which it will be installed. Production is expected to commence by May or June 2026,” he said.
Babura noted that the project is designed to meet national demand while reducing the country’s dependence on imported fertilizers.
NASENI stated that beyond boosting agricultural productivity, the coal and liquid fertilizer projects are expected to generate about 2,000 direct jobs and over 20 million indirect jobs across the agricultural value chain. The Agency added that the initiative will stimulate economic growth, empower farmers, and improve livelihoods nationwide.
