Germany’s Chargé d’Affaires, Johannes Lehne, Attends Launch of High-Tech Solar Agricultural Hub in Jigawa.
By Raymond Enoch
In a landmark initiative poised to redefine agricultural innovation in Nigeria, the first G.R.A.I.N. Pulse Center was officially inaugurated in Kangire, Jigawa State, uniting diplomatic, governmental, and technological efforts from both Nigeria and Germany.
The commissioning ceremony drew prominent dignitaries, including the German Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires, Johannes Lehne; Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari; and the Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi.
The G.R.A.I.N. Pulse Center is the product of a strategic partnership between Nigeria’s Green Legacy and Germany’s Pulse, marking a bold new chapter in the deployment of solar-powered, digitally connected agricultural hubs designed to strengthen the agricultural value chain.
“This center is not just an investment in agriculture — it’s a bold step toward food security, economic empowerment, and sustainable energy,” said Johannes Lehne, representing the German Embassy.
Outfitted with renewable energy infrastructure and smart agricultural technologies, the center is tailored to boost productivity among smallholder farmers, minimize post-harvest losses, and link rural communities to both national and global food markets.
The project aligns with the broader bilateral objectives of Nigeria and Germany, particularly in advancing sustainable agriculture and renewable energy solutions—a critical synergy amid growing global concerns over climate change and food insecurity.
Minister Tuggar hailed the initiative as a model of international cooperation, while Minister Kyari highlighted its potential to revitalize rural economies and reinforce local food systems.
Governor Namadi pledged the support of Jigawa State to scale and replicate the model, calling it “a timely intervention that places Jigawa at the heart of agro-technological transformation in Nigeria.”
As global supply chains face increasing volatility, the G.R.A.I.N. Pulse Center emerges as a symbol of resilience, innovation, and strategic partnership, demonstrating what is possible when diplomacy, development, and technology converge on fertile ground.
