The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has lauded an Egyptian Company, Egta, for its plans to establish Nigeria’s largest rice processing plant in the state.

Bayero said this when he received the company’s delegation in his palace yesterday in Kano.

He said the plant would help to boost the economy of the state.

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He said Nigeria had a long-term relationship with Egypt lasting for decades.

The Emir pledged the support of the emirate toward the realisation of the project because of its potential economic benefits to the state.

Bayero commended the Egyptian government for its educational support to Nigeria especially Kano State for many years.

Speaking earlier, the Managing Director of Egta, Mr Basheer Ibrahim, said the rice plant would result in huge economic benefits to the state.

Ibrahim said the visit was to solicit the Royal father’s support for the successful take-off of the plant.