NSDC Staff

Water resources minister pledges to address irrigation challenges facing sugar production

The Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has pledged to find solutions to the number of issues affecting the supply of water to sugar estates across the country.   The Minister said supporting the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) to achieve  its mandate in the area of self-sufficiency in sugar production is a task […]

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64th council session: NSDC boss elected to chair ISO committee

The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has been elected Chairman of  International Sugar Organisation (ISO)‘s Administrative Committee. This is one of the outcomes of the 64th Council Meeting of the ISO which took place in New Delhi, India. The Administrative Committee is responsible for overseeing and making recommendations

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NSDC participates in the monthly Presidential Media Briefing

The ES NSDC, Mr. Zacch Adedeji, joined the Hon. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo for the March edition of the monthly Presidential Media Briefing by heads of critical MDAs organized by the Presidential Communications Team. The event which held within the prescient of the Presidential Villa, Abuja was covered by representatives

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Nigeria Advances In Use Of Sugarcane To Resolve Energy Crises

Yemisi Izuora Nigeria is taking gradual but sustainable steps in developing its bioenergy and biofuel potential to augment rural electrification’ project. The objective of the project is to promote renewable energy as an alternative to diesel-based energy generation systems. To actualise the noble initiative, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has already secured a

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ICPC organizes anti-corruption sensitization programme for Council Staff

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has organized a one day sensitization programme for members of staff of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) in Abuja. The sensitization programme which was facilitated by the NSDC branch of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) was put together to conscientize, educate and enlighten

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Sugar Council seeks working partnership with EFCC

The Executive Secretary, National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Zacch Adedeji has identified the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as an important government agency to partner with in the Council’s effort to ensure that Nigeria attains self sufficiency in sugar production through the implementation of the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan (NSMP). Mr. Adedeji dropped

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Sugar Council gets SON’s Quality Management System certification

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has formally received the Quality Management System Certification and Award from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). The award ceremony which was held in Abuja brought to the fore NSDC’s elevation of his mode of operations and conduct of internal and external affairs to globally acceptable standards, a development

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Nasarawa State Govt. and Flour mills Nig. Plc sign MoU

The Executive Secretary, National Sugar Development Council, Mr. Zacch Adedeji,  joined other personalities at the Nasarawa state Governor’s Lodge in Abuja to witness the MoU signing between the state and Flour Mills of Nigeria for the acquisition of 20,450ha of land for the cultivation of mechanized sugarcane. The event was attended by Governors, Ministers, including

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