{
  "id": 16326247,
  "title": "Jigawa signs $10m hatchery deal with Indian firm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/jigawa-signs-10m-hatchery-deal-with-indian-firm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T13:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/jigawa-signs-10m-hatchery-deal-with-indian-firm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Jigawa State Government has entered into a $10 million joint venture agreement with the Indian firm Srinivasa Farms Private Limited to establish a modern poultry hatchery. This deal aims to enhance the supply of day-old chicks to local farmers, improving production and bolstering food security. The agreement stipulates that Srinivasa Farms will hold a 60 percent stake in the venture, while the state government will retain the remaining 40 percent. Governor Umar Namadi, presiding over the signing ceremony, expressed confidence in the project's transformative potential for the poultry industry in Jigawa State and across Nigeria. The hatchery is expected to address the issue of long-distance transportation of day-old chicks, commonly experienced in northern Nigeria, and provide a local source of high-quality birds. Srinivasa Farms' Vice-President, Senthil Kumar Krishnan, highlighted that the investment would support poultry farmers with technical guidance and empower rural communities. The state government also plans to establish delivery facilities and implement a support scheme for poultry farmers during production, underscoring its commitment to improving the sector.",
  "summary": "The Jigawa State Government has signed a $10m joint venture agreement with an Indian firm to establish a modern poultry hatchery for day-old chicks. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-signs-10m-hatchery-deal-with-indian-firm/",
  "key_points": [
    "Jigawa State signs $10m poultry hatchery deal with Srinivasa Farms",
    "Indian firm holds 60% stake, state retains 40%",
    "Governor confident in project's impact on poultry industry"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Jigawa sign $10 million deal with Indian firm to build modern hatchery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/jigawa-sign-10-million-deal-with-indian-firm-to-build-modern-hatchery",
        "published": "2026-10-24T14:46:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}