Exciting News: Katsina Government Awards N500m Contract for Tomato Paste Processing Plant in Danja– Chairman

The Katsina State Government has awarded contract for the establishment of a Tomato Paste Processing Plant at Kokami Village, Danja Local Government Area of the State.

“The contract is awarded to National Research Institute of Chemical Technology (NARICT) Zaria, at the tune of N500 Million.

Aliyu Bello Abubakar, the Acting Chairman of Danja Local Government Area disclosed this to members of the correspondents chapel of NUJ inspecting projects executed by Gov. Aminu Masari on Saturday in Danja

“The Katsina State Government has already paid 70 per cent of the contract sum to NARICT.

“The Project has also reached 70 per cent completion, while the processing machines will soon be installed in the Building,” he said

Abubakar said that the establishment of the Tomato Paste Processing Company was a blessing to the people of the Area.

He said that farmers in the area would no longer record post-harvest loses due to lack of storage facilities.

NAN report that the Danja Local Government Area had been producing large quantity of tomatoes during raining and dry season farming,but lack of storage facility had been affecting the local farmers.(NAN)


It can be recalled that During the Katsina Economic and Investment Summit, President Muhammadu Buhari made a passionate call on private sector to be the driving force and largest investor in redirecting the nation’s path to industrialization and economic growth.

President Buhari said the Federal government alone cannot deliver on the high expectations of the people.

He encouraged state governments to work closely with the private sector to advance the course of growth and development of the country.

He said for the private sector to take the lead in advancing the economy, some incentives must be provided.

He identified with the drive shown by Katsina State Government to open the state to investment opportunities through the provision of tax holiday and other infrastructures in the State.