By Danjuma Amodu | January 23, 2026
The Federal Government has received the Certificate of Occupancy from the Niger State Government for the Sustainable Integrated Productive Communities (SIPC) programme, a flagship initiative that combines mass housing, agriculture, renewable energy, and enterprise development to drive inclusive growth under the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) portfolio.
Speaking at a ceremony held in her Abuja office on Thursday, the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka‑Anite, said the SIPC scheme is a structured settlement plan for farmers designed to strengthen agricultural value chains and improve livelihoods.
“By anchoring farmers in stable communities with access to basic infrastructure, this project will enhance productivity, reduce post‑harvest losses, improve security, and encourage youth participation in agriculture,” she explained.
Dr Uzoka‑Anite noted that insecure settlements, rural‑urban migration, and poor infrastructure have long constrained farming communities and that the programme directly addresses these challenges.
Beyond agriculture, the scheme will deliver renewable‑energy solutions, solar‑powered homes, and community facilities to support agro‑processing and storage while promoting efficient land use, access roads, water supply, and environmentally responsible construction.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago pledged Niger State’s full commitment, highlighting the state’s abundant land resources and agricultural focus. “This project will bring a revolution to Nigeria in terms of industrialisation, agriculture, livestock, security, and more,” he said.
He offered 100,000 hectares for the pilot phase and announced plans to supply each local government in Niger State with ten tractors and two combined harvesters to boost local production.
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mr Raymond Omenka Omachi, assured stakeholders of the ministry’s dedication to policy leadership, transparency, and accountability in delivering the SIPC programme, aligning with President Tinubu’s vision for sustainable development.
The initiative employs an innovative financing model that blends public assets with private investment, promoting sustainability and shared risk. MOFI’s Managing Director, Armstrong Takang, emphasised that the scheme will ensure rural communities directly benefit from Nigeria’s land and asset base.
Positioned to attract developers, financial institutions, pension funds, and agribusiness investors, the SIPC programme will pilot on the 100,000 hectares provided by Niger State.
The Federal Ministry of Finance reaffirms its commitment to supporting state governments in delivering impactful, sustainable development programmes.
This presentation of the land title follows the initial agreement between the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and the Niger State Government, which set out a framework for joint development of large‑scale agricultural and housing projects. The current hand‑over of the Certificate of Occupancy formalises that partnership and enables the immediate commencement of the SIPC pilot, marking a concrete step from the memorandum to implementation.
