President of Dangote Group, Mr Aliko Dangote, is set to invest 53 billion Naira in rice, sugar cane and coal production in Nasarawa State.
The Managing Director, Dangote Sugar Company, Mr Abdullahi Sule, who represented the Nigerian billionaire, disclosed the investment plan to journalists on Saturday.
He was speaking after an aerial survey of the proposed investment sites in Nasarawa State, north-central Nigeria.
Mr Sule expressed optimism that the projects, if completed, would generate jobs for over 20,000 people.
On his part, Governor Tanko Al-Makura described the investment as a timely one.
He expressed hope that it would go in line with the diversification policy of the Federal Government.
