FG, Niger State Partner to Launch Sustainable Community Development Programme
The Federal Government and Niger State have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Sustainable Integrated Productive Communities (SIPC) Programme.
The initiative combines housing, agriculture, renewable energy, and enterprise development into a single model aimed at inclusive growth.
The MoU was signed at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja. The Ministry will anchor the programme, while MOFI will provide support for asset management and private investment.
The initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, targeting food security, affordable housing, rural stability, and job creation.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, said the programme is “a moment of delivery, not just ceremony.
“By anchoring farmers in secure, well-planned communities, we are not just building houses. We are strengthening livelihoods, food security, and long-term prosperity.”
Under the pilot, Niger State will host integrated farming and housing estates. Farmers will live near farms, storage, processing facilities, and markets.
The programme addresses insecure rural settlements, rural-urban migration, post-harvest losses, and low youth participation in agriculture.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago assured that the state will provide land, water, and infrastructure to support the programme.
He said it will improve rural security, climate resilience, and economic opportunities for farming families.
The SIPC Programme uses a financing model that mixes public assets with private investment. MOFI ensures transparency and shared risk while the government focuses on policy and coordination.
Agencies involved include Family Homes Funds Limited, the Rural Electrification Agency, and Niger Foods Limited, providing expertise in housing, renewable energy, and agriculture.
Solar-powered infrastructure and mini-grids will support farming, storage, and households, cutting costs and boosting productivity.
The programme will also stimulate jobs in construction, logistics, agro-processing, and services. Local industries such as cement, steel, and transportation will benefit.
Settlements will be affordable and well-governed, giving access to farmers and low- to middle-income earners.
The signing sends a clear message to investors, developers, and agribusinesses that Niger State and the Federal Ministry of Finance welcome credible, impact-driven investment.
The SIPC framework is designed as a model that can be replicated across Nigeria.
The Ministry of Finance pledged to ensure swift implementation, coordinating with all stakeholders to deliver measurable results in housing, food security, employment, and inclusive growth.
