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Team Europe visits NutriK’s facility in Kano as company expands local sourcing and nutrition production

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June 17, 2026

Cyril Ogar
Team Europe delegation led by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot visited NutriK’s production facility in Kano.

The delegation, which included ambassadors and representatives from EU Member States and UNICEF, toured the company’s facility in the Kano Free Trade Zone as part of a broader mission to review initiatives contributing to nutrition, health, sustainable livelihoods and economic development in northern Nigeria.

NutriK’s is a French – Nigerian company, a subsidiary of the French-based Nutriset Group. NutriK’s is producing Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), a specialised nutritional product used in the treatment of severe acute malnutrition among children.

NutriK’s is currently relying on imported groundnuts as the processing system of home-grown groundnuts does not meet the quality standards. NutriK’s is working with local producers on improving the raw material processing.

NutriK’s Managing Director Abdoulkader Yonli explained that the company is investing in local processing capacity and expects to begin using Nigeria sourced groundnuts in production within the coming months, reducing dependence on imported inputs.

“Using locally grown groundnuts as well as soya, will significantly reduce costs, let us expand with production and impact the entire value chain, from farming and processing to distribution and employment.”, said Yonli.

He further underscored that NutriK’s is fully dedicated to the fight against malnutrition, from treatment to prevention. “Currently there are two facilities of this kind in Nigeria: in Kano and in Lagos and most of the RUTF products are being sourced abroad. The demand remains much higher than our production capacities.”- added Yonli.

NutriK’s recently relocated to the Kano Free Trade Zone. This expansion was financed by Proparco, the private-sector financing arm of the French Development Agency Group, supporting efforts to strengthen local manufacturing and build resilient nutrition supply chains.

This is also the example of how the Kano Free Trade Zone is attracting investment and supporting industrial development. NutriK’s currently employs 180 people directly, while much more benefit indirectly through suppliers, service providers and agricultural activities linked to production. As local sourcing expands, the number of farmers participating in the value chain is expected to grow.

“The products manufactured here are helping to support vulnerable children while demonstrating how investment and innovation as well as business friendly conditions created by the Kano authorities, contribute to human development and economic growth,” underlined the EU Ambassador, Gautier Mignot.

“We came here to learn more about the progress being made, to engage with partners on the ground and to explore how collaboration between Kano, the European Union, UNICEF and the private sector can continue to deliver results,” added Mignot.

According to UNICEF an estimated 2 million children in Nigeria suffer from severe acute malnutrition.

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NYP Names Ogbor, Yerima Directors in 2026/2027 Leadership Team

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November 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The Nigeria Youths in Politics (NYP) has appointed two young professionals, Ogbor Christian Oghenetega and Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, as Directors of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, and Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, respectively, in its 2026/2027 National Working Committee (NWC).

The appointments, approved by the organisation’s leadership, are aimed at strengthening its institutional capacity, promoting innovation, expanding youth participation and enhancing resource mobilisation to advance its objectives of promoting youth involvement in politics, leadership and governance.

In a statement signed on Tuesday in Abuja, NYP President, Hon. Blessing Oyefeso, said the appointments were based on the appointees’ professional backgrounds, leadership experience, entrepreneurial abilities and commitment to youth development and national progress.

Oyefeso expressed confidence that their wealth of experience, innovative ideas and dedication to service would contribute significantly to the organisation’s growth and the successful implementation of its programmes and strategic initiatives.

Ogbor, a real estate entrepreneur and property development professional from Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, holds a degree in Science Laboratory Chemistry from Delta State University, Abraka.

He has experience in real estate investment, property development, project coordination and team leadership, with professional interests in technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and strategic leadership.

A strong advocate of youth empowerment and national development, Ogbor is passionate about encouraging young Nigerians to participate actively in politics and governance.

In his new capacity as Director of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, he is expected to spearhead innovative initiatives, develop youth-oriented programmes, promote entrepreneurship and digital innovation, and facilitate capacity-building opportunities to equip young people with relevant skills and leadership values.

Similarly, Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, an architect, entrepreneur and construction professional from Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, brings more than 10 years of experience in architectural design, construction management, project development and consultancy.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Education (MEd) in Architecture. He began his professional career at Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, where he acquired valuable industry experience and participated in projects involving international institutions, including the United Nations (UN) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Yerima is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Yericon-Towersix Integrated Services Ltd., an architecture and construction firm, where he provides strategic and technical leadership in design, construction, consultancy and project development.

As Director of Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, he is expected to develop sustainable fundraising strategies, identify strategic partnerships, engage potential donors and institutional supporters, and mobilise financial and non-financial resources to support the organisation’s programmes and activities.

His experience in strategic planning, project management, entrepreneurship and institutional development is expected to strengthen the organisation’s resource mobilisation framework and long-term sustainability.

The Nigeria Youths in Politics is a youth-focused political and civic engagement organisation committed to promoting active participation by young Nigerians in the country’s political processes, leadership and governance.

Through advocacy, political education, mentorship, capacity development, strategic partnerships and grassroots mobilisation, the organisation seeks to equip young people with leadership skills, encourage democratic participation, influence public policy and ensure that their voices and interests are represented in national decision-making.

The organisation maintains that meaningful youth participation is critical to building a responsive, accountable and sustainable democratic society.

Congratulating the appointees, Oyefeso urged them to bring their professional expertise, creativity and commitment to service to bear on their respective assignments.

He also charged them to work closely with other members of the National Working Committee to advance the organisation’s vision, strengthen its structures and implement impactful programmes that would create opportunities for young Nigerians.

The appointments take effect within the 2026/2027 National Working Committee cycle as NYP continues efforts to strengthen its structures and expand its impact in youth political engagement, empowerment and national development.

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