Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has completed the renovation of the historic Gidan Kuli groundnut oil mill in Kankia Local Government Area of the State.
The revived Gidan Kuli groundnut oil mill, expected to begin full operations soon, will create over 500 direct and indirect jobs while boosting the local economy.
The Katsina Youth Craft Village (KYCV), executed the complete overhaul, which included refurbishing existing machinery, procuring modern equipment, and constructing administrative blocks, shops, and perimeter fencing.
Speaking on this development, Governor Radda asserted that the facility is more than economic infrastructure as it symbolises the commitment to revitalising the state’s agricultural heritage.
The Governor in a statement signed on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, noted that the revival aligns perfectly with his administration’s economic diversification agenda.
He said the Governor’s approval for the massive renovation has transformed the 1992-established facility into a state-of-the-art Groundnut Processing Centre under the supervision of the Ministry of Women Affairs.
