Press statement
Niger State Government has signed an agreement with Russia’s largest financial institution, Sberbank centred on agriculture, Healthcare caeducation, ion artificial intelligenceence.
The deal was sealed during the 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum held in Russia where farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago signed on behalf of the State govrnment while the Senior Vice President of Sberbank, Timut Kozintsev signed on behalf of the financial Institution.
In the agreement signed, it is expected to bring about development of joint projects in healthcare, agriculture, mining, cyber security and digital education including the design of roadmaps, creation of working groups, and the launching of pilot projects with the prospect of scaling them up.
The partnership is widely expected to equally cover the implementation of projects facilitating the digital transformation of Niger State’s economy.
Niger State Governor, farmer Mohamned Umaru Bago at the event said, the partnership with Sberbank, the State plans to implement a number of projects aimed at increasing effectiveness of agriculture and enhance the quality of life and creating new points of economic growth.
The Senior Vice President and Head of Sberbank International, Timur Kozintsev said the cooperation with Niger State will open up access for the State to SBER’s expertise and products to address some challenges in the region, help improve the quality of life of people and boost businesses.
Sberbank is acknowledged to be Russia’s largest Bank and a leading global financial institution with Niger State set to gain tremendously from the agreement, which will enhance the state’s economy across different spheres.
Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State
