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Benin is currently transforming its cotton industry by following models from countries like Bangladesh. At the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ), over 21,000 farmers supply cotton that is now processed locally into textiles, towels, clothing, and other cotton-based products. Instead of just exporting raw cotton, Benin is building a full...

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@LansanaGagny Une zone industrielle que j'ai eu le privilège de visiter récemment, et je dois dire que j'ai été profondément impressionné par les nombreuses innovations et réalisations remarquables qu'ils y accomplissent.

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simple websites for cotton growers & gins

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GOOD BEGINNING

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Which Benin? Our Gaza in Nigeria known as edo or Benin republic? Indicate which in your caption please

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Instead of just exporting raw cotton, Benin is building a full textile value chain,

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News we love to hear….Benin should join the AES Africa rising

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As the government #zambia ponders opening Mulungushi textiles in Kabwe.. these are models we should learn from.

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Bro is Rahul Gandhi Bro is LOP Lok sabha. Bro has explained Failed Trade deal beautifully. Let me explain it to you: Indian garments face an 18% tariff in US. Okay? Other countries like Bangladesh get 0% tariff. Okay? Modi government never told Indians full truth. Okay? To get 0% tariff, India must import cotton from US. Okay? This condition was hidden from the country. Okay? India exports cotton to Bangladesh. Okay? If India imports US cotton, our cotton farmers will suffer. Okay? If India doesn’t import US cotton, our textile industry will suffer. Okay? Either way, India loses. Okay? Bangladesh is now hinting it may reduce or stop importing cotton from India. Okay? Crores of Indians depend on cotton farming and the textile industry. Okay? This BJP government signed a deal that harms both. Okay? We need to Change this BJP govt ASAP if we want to see a stronger india. Okay?
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Bro is Rahul Gandhi Bro is LOP Lok sabha. Bro has explained Failed Trade deal beautifully. Let me explain it to you: Indian garments face an 18% tariff in US. Okay? Other countries like Bangladesh get 0% tariff. Okay? Modi government never told Indians full truth. Okay? To get 0% tariff, India must import cotton from US. Okay? This condition was hidden from the country. Okay? India exports cotton to Bangladesh. Okay? If India imports US cotton, our cotton farmers will suffer. Okay? If India doesn’t import US cotton, our textile industry will suffer. Okay? Either way, India loses. Okay? Bangladesh is now hinting it may reduce or stop importing cotton from India. Okay? Crores of Indians depend on cotton farming and the textile industry. Okay? This BJP government signed a deal that harms both. Okay? We need to Change this BJP govt ASAP if we want to see a stronger india. Okay?

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#WATCH | Delhi: Congress leader Pawan Khera says, "...Our cotton used to go to Bangladesh, where it was used in their textile industry. Now, the deal America has made with Bangladesh is this: if America buys cotton from Bangladesh, it will be subject to a 0% tariff, so obviously, Bangladesh will stop buying cotton from India. When we asked Piyush Goyal for a response on this, Piyush Goyal shamelessly said that America has imposed the same condition on us too, so there's no problem... So where did our cotton go? Who will care about the concerns of our cotton farmers?..." He adds, "They (BJP leaders) should answer whether Bangladesh will buy cotton from India now, after the trade agreement. Will we benefit from America's deal of 0% tariff on our cotton? We are speaking based on the facts."
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#WATCH | Delhi: Congress leader Pawan Khera says, "...Our cotton used to go to Bangladesh, where it was used in their textile industry. Now, the deal America has made with Bangladesh is this: if America buys cotton from Bangladesh, it will be subject to a 0% tariff, so obviously, Bangladesh will stop buying cotton from India. When we asked Piyush Goyal for a response on this, Piyush Goyal shamelessly said that America has imposed the same condition on us too, so there's no problem... So where did our cotton go? Who will care about the concerns of our cotton farmers?..." He adds, "They (BJP leaders) should answer whether Bangladesh will buy cotton from India now, after the trade agreement. Will we benefit from America's deal of 0% tariff on our cotton? We are speaking based on the facts."

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राहुल गाँधी अपनी बेवकूफ़ी से खुद ही expose हो रहा हैं। India-US trade deal में कोई खामी नहीं मिली, तो झूठ का सहारा ले रहे हैं। He is trying to sabotage India’s growth story with his politics of negativity. I will expose Rahul Gandhi’s fearmongering by which he is misleading farmers and exporters. Here are the hard facts. 1⃣ Our 9 FTAs covering 38 developed countries have opened a potential textile market of ₹45 lakh crore. India exports ₹4 lakh crore worth textiles today. Imagine the growth potential, creating lakhs of jobs for young men and women! 2⃣ Rahul is both attacking textile exporters and trying to scare our Indian farmers that their demand for cotton will fall. He does not know that the US production of cotton is very small, and after domestic consumption, USA exports of cotton and yarn are only $6 billion. He also doesn't know that Bangladesh imports $2.7 billion cotton from India, which they will have to continue doing because the US does not have any surplus cotton. Hence, with the huge potential for growth in our textile sector, demand for Indian cotton will continuously grow and increase the income of farmers. 3⃣ And by the way, even when your family was running the Congress Government, the Foreign Trade Policy and SEZ Act [rule 27(1)] always allowed duty free import of raw material, including cotton, to be used for producing export goods. So when Rahul Gandhi attacks “zero-duty import for export,” he is attacking policies his own party started! What an ignorant Leader of Opposition. No wonder he fails in election after election. Rahul ji, both Indian farmers and textile workers stand to gain hugely by the US trade deal and other FTAs done by the NDA Govt… and the people of India trust PM Modi. Your bundle of lies will fail. समझने वाले समझ गए, जो ना समझे वो…
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राहुल गाँधी अपनी बेवकूफ़ी से खुद ही expose हो रहा हैं। India-US trade deal में कोई खामी नहीं मिली, तो झूठ का सहारा ले रहे हैं। He is trying to sabotage India’s growth story with his politics of negativity. I will expose Rahul Gandhi’s fearmongering by which he is misleading farmers and exporters. Here are the hard facts. 1⃣ Our 9 FTAs covering 38 developed countries have opened a potential textile market of ₹45 lakh crore. India exports ₹4 lakh crore worth textiles today. Imagine the growth potential, creating lakhs of jobs for young men and women! 2⃣ Rahul is both attacking textile exporters and trying to scare our Indian farmers that their demand for cotton will fall. He does not know that the US production of cotton is very small, and after domestic consumption, USA exports of cotton and yarn are only $6 billion. He also doesn't know that Bangladesh imports $2.7 billion cotton from India, which they will have to continue doing because the US does not have any surplus cotton. Hence, with the huge potential for growth in our textile sector, demand for Indian cotton will continuously grow and increase the income of farmers. 3⃣ And by the way, even when your family was running the Congress Government, the Foreign Trade Policy and SEZ Act [rule 27(1)] always allowed duty free import of raw material, including cotton, to be used for producing export goods. So when Rahul Gandhi attacks “zero-duty import for export,” he is attacking policies his own party started! What an ignorant Leader of Opposition. No wonder he fails in election after election. Rahul ji, both Indian farmers and textile workers stand to gain hugely by the US trade deal and other FTAs done by the NDA Govt… and the people of India trust PM Modi. Your bundle of lies will fail. समझने वाले समझ गए, जो ना समझे वो…

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🚨 Next, let's discuss textiles: I visited a Gurgaon factory recently. And I asked them what's going on. They said they are finished as a result of the tariffs. What has the government done? ❗ The United States reduces Bangladesh's tariff to zero, while our tariff is 18%. What do you expect our textile people to do? They're finished. The entire textile industry is gone because their competitor is Bangladesh. ❗If Bangladesh imports US cotton, they have 0% duty. : LoP Shri Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
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I spent the last week in Benin Republic practicing my Duolingo French and only just made it out before the borders were closed. In all my travels across the continent, I don’t think I’ve ever encountered a people this openly positive about their government and the reforms underway. What really struck me was how consistent the message was. I spent time in diplomatic circles and on the streets. With tech ecosystem leaders and with public-sector folks. Interestingly, many of the public-sector leaders I met were young — people in their 30s and 40s — but they worked with very clear private-sector speed and urgency. From policymakers to founders to everyday people, everyone seemed to be saying the same thing: deep gratitude for the reforms of the last decade and real optimism about what the next 14 years could mean, especially with the private sector playing a stronger role. On a personal level, this trip also changed some long-held perceptions for me. Growing up just across the Sèmè border from Cotonou, Benin always felt like a quiet village next door. That picture stayed with me for years. This time, it was unrecognizable. I travelled well beyond Cotonou into other towns and rural parts of the country, and it was clear that something deeper is going on. There was a sense of coherence — policies actually translating into infrastructure and execution. One moment that really stayed with me was visiting the GDIZ (Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone). For the first time in my life, I saw an end-to-end cotton-to-textile factory on African soil — from raw cotton all the way to finished textile, in one integrated chain. For a continent that has spent decades stuck at the bottom of global value chains, that experience hit differently. No country is perfect — Benin included — but I left feeling genuinely hopeful. My simple prayer is that NOTHING disrupts this momentum, because what’s being built here matters deeply for the future of the people of Benin.
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As part of the Renewed Hope Cutting Resurgence Initiative of our indefatigable President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, we are proud to share a transformational development that will soon take place in our dear State. In the next 60 days, we will be privileged to host Mr. President here in Ogun State for the groundbreaking ceremony of what will become the largest cotton processing plant in the world, to be sited in Ogun State. This landmark project, a Public-Private Partnership, is designed to process 100 tons of cotton per hour, translating to over 1,000 tons per workday. From raw cotton to finished garments, this facility is projected to produce over 4 million garments daily. This $2.5 billion investment will directly employ 250,000 Nigerians and create countless indirect jobs across the cotton farming value chain through off-take agreements already signed with farmers in Ogun State and across the country. This initiative is not just about industrial growth—it is about economic empowerment, national pride, and the repositioning of Nigeria as the number one cotton and garment hub, not just in Africa, but globally. We are excited and fully aligned with Mr. President’s vision, and we are committed to ensuring that Ogun State remains a beacon of progress in the Renewed Hope agenda. #RenewedHopeAgenda #CottonResurgence #OgunStateIndustrialRevolution #BuildingOurFutureTogether #ISEYA #OgunState #DapoAbiodun
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#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Union Minister Piyush Goyal says, "He (Rahul Gandhi) alleges that Bangladesh has been opened to zero-duty textiles, if it purchases yarn or cotton directly from the US. India is also set to receive the same privilege. If Indian exporters purchase cotton yarn from the US, Indian textiles can also be exported to the US at zero duty... This is not a recent provision... The SEZ law was passed by the Congress government. It clearly states that you can import at zero duty or process and export. So, this will not only increase employment but will also increase foreign currency earnings. If foreign currency comes, the strength of the country will increase, and I think new opportunities will open up for people only in the textile sector."
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#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Union Minister Piyush Goyal says, "He (Rahul Gandhi) alleges that Bangladesh has been opened to zero-duty textiles, if it purchases yarn or cotton directly from the US. India is also set to receive the same privilege. If Indian exporters purchase cotton yarn from the US, Indian textiles can also be exported to the US at zero duty... This is not a recent provision... The SEZ law was passed by the Congress government. It clearly states that you can import at zero duty or process and export. So, this will not only increase employment but will also increase foreign currency earnings. If foreign currency comes, the strength of the country will increase, and I think new opportunities will open up for people only in the textile sector."

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Xinjiang, where over 90% of China's cotton is grown, has kicked off this year's planting season. It is also one of the largest cotton-producing regions in the world, with approximately 5.69 million tonnes of cotton harvested in 2024 alone. Last year, I visited Xinjiang twice for work, though both trips focused on pastoral communities and archaeological sites. However, I've been curious about the lives of local farmers, especially those who grow cotton, naturally due to some noises and debates concerning this topic over the years. So I reached out to colleagues familiar with the field-and their insights offered some perspectives I hadn't delved into before. Today, cotton planting in Xinjiang is not even labor-intensive. It has been replaced by highly mechanized and intelligent farming practices. Take Xayar County (沙雅县) in southern Xinjiang's Aksu (阿克苏) for example-one of the first places in Xinjiang to start planting cotton each year (Incidentally, over 50 years ago, my father, then just a primary school student, moved from Beijing to Aksu with my grandparents. Life there was much tougher than in the capital, but he still recalls it as one of the happiest and most unforgettable periods of his life. He witnessed firsthand the harmonious ties between different ethnic groups and made several Uygur friends. The ties are so profound that he has returned several times to visit his old buddies). According to 2024 data, Xayar has a population of 261,257, with 225,938 Uygurs, accounting for 86.48% of the total. Uygur farmers make up about 80% of all cotton growers in the county. One of them is Ababekri, who farms alongside his father and four brothers. They use a driverless cotton planter equipped with BeiDou satellite positioning technology. While one person usually remains in the cabin as a precaution, the machine moves in perfectly straight lines according to its programmed route, performing sowing, laying drip irrigation tubing, and applying plastic mulch-all in one go. The efficiency of driverless planter is 30% to 40% higher than manual seeding machines and can even operate at night. For the Ababekri family, they manage 320 hectares of cotton fields (equal to over four times of the Forbidden City), and it takes just over 10 days to complete the entire planting process. "We chose to grow cotton to live a better life-and we're getting there." The 37-year-old farmer told my colleague. That choice, however, didn't start with him. Ababekri's father made the switch to cotton around 2003, replacing about 1.33 hectares of wheat after observing neighbors earned strong profits from the cash crop. At the time, Ababekri was still a teenager and didn't appreciate the decision at all. He found cotton-planting exhausting, especially during harvest season when the entire family had to manually pick cotton in the fields (Yes! Before automation, aside from melons, cotton was probably the most labor-intensive crop in Xinjiang. During harvest season, large numbers of temporary workers had to be even recruited from other provinces across China to help pick cotton up). Yet, that very first year, their household income exceeded 20,000 yuan-a considerable sum even in Beijing at the time, let alone in Xinjiang. He quickly realized that cotton offered a path to a better life, with returns several times higher than any other crops. Over the years, the family steadily grew their cotton operation into a thriving business. Not only has planting become automated, but cotton harvesting in Xinjiang has also largely moved away from manual labor. According to the Xinjiang Cotton Association, as of 2024: ✅100% of cotton planting in Xinjiang is mechanized ✅Approximately 90% of harvesting is also done by machine Ababekri has, for the past three years, hired a Han Chinese driver, around the same age as him, to operate a cotton harvester during the autumn season. The machine can pick about 33 hectares per day, and it takes also only 10 days to complete the entire harvest on his land. In a place where western media headlines often dwell on "ethnic tension," the quiet, seamless cooperation between farmers like Ababekri and his team speaks to a different truth. He employs dozens of workers, several of whom are Han Chinese. Being asked if he had heard about the portrayed division, he replied simply: "I don't care what ethnicity someone is. I only care who can help me grow better cotton." A few statistics help paint a clearer picture of cotton production in Xinjiang: ✅In 2024, Xinjiang's cotton planting area reached 36.72 million mu, accounting for 86.2% of the national total ✅Total production reached 5.686 million tonnes, or 92.2% of China's total output ✅There are 327,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the region, over 70% of whom are ethnic minorities ✅The industry provides employment and livelihoods for over 2 million people from all ethnic backgrounds For many families, cotton farming is the main source of income. However, many export-oriented enterprises have faced serious challenges due to America-led sanctions. Dozens of companies in Xinjiang have been blacklisted over labor allegations. Some companies had to cut production, lay off workers, or even shut down entirely, leaving many employees jobless. A lost job is never just a number-for me it's how they put decent food on the table, send their children to better education, and build a future. The irony is stark: Xinjiang's cotton industry has been fundamentally transformed by modernization. Accusations of "forced labor" are not only baseless, but also deeply disrespectful to the people whose lives depend on this honest work-people like Ababekri and his family, who work hard make the life better. There has been no shortage of headlines and discourse surrounding Xinjiang cotton. But to truly understand this land, we need to look beyond the noise-to the fields, the machines, and the hands who guide them. Their stories aren't about politics. They're about dignity. Not about labels, but about livelihoods. Not ideology, but about effort. Let facts be louder than prejudice, and let truth travel farther than rumors.
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Xinjiang, where over 90% of China's cotton is grown, has kicked off this year's planting season. It is also one of the largest cotton-producing regions in the world, with approximately 5.69 million tonnes of cotton harvested in 2024 alone. Last year, I visited Xinjiang twice for work, though both trips focused on pastoral communities and archaeological sites. However, I've been curious about the lives of local farmers, especially those who grow cotton, naturally due to some noises and debates concerning this topic over the years. So I reached out to colleagues familiar with the field-and their insights offered some perspectives I hadn't delved into before. Today, cotton planting in Xinjiang is not even labor-intensive. It has been replaced by highly mechanized and intelligent farming practices. Take Xayar County (沙雅县) in southern Xinjiang's Aksu (阿克苏) for example-one of the first places in Xinjiang to start planting cotton each year (Incidentally, over 50 years ago, my father, then just a primary school student, moved from Beijing to Aksu with my grandparents. Life there was much tougher than in the capital, but he still recalls it as one of the happiest and most unforgettable periods of his life. He witnessed firsthand the harmonious ties between different ethnic groups and made several Uygur friends. The ties are so profound that he has returned several times to visit his old buddies). According to 2024 data, Xayar has a population of 261,257, with 225,938 Uygurs, accounting for 86.48% of the total. Uygur farmers make up about 80% of all cotton growers in the county. One of them is Ababekri, who farms alongside his father and four brothers. They use a driverless cotton planter equipped with BeiDou satellite positioning technology. While one person usually remains in the cabin as a precaution, the machine moves in perfectly straight lines according to its programmed route, performing sowing, laying drip irrigation tubing, and applying plastic mulch-all in one go. The efficiency of driverless planter is 30% to 40% higher than manual seeding machines and can even operate at night. For the Ababekri family, they manage 320 hectares of cotton fields (equal to over four times of the Forbidden City), and it takes just over 10 days to complete the entire planting process. "We chose to grow cotton to live a better life-and we're getting there." The 37-year-old farmer told my colleague. That choice, however, didn't start with him. Ababekri's father made the switch to cotton around 2003, replacing about 1.33 hectares of wheat after observing neighbors earned strong profits from the cash crop. At the time, Ababekri was still a teenager and didn't appreciate the decision at all. He found cotton-planting exhausting, especially during harvest season when the entire family had to manually pick cotton in the fields (Yes! Before automation, aside from melons, cotton was probably the most labor-intensive crop in Xinjiang. During harvest season, large numbers of temporary workers had to be even recruited from other provinces across China to help pick cotton up). Yet, that very first year, their household income exceeded 20,000 yuan-a considerable sum even in Beijing at the time, let alone in Xinjiang. He quickly realized that cotton offered a path to a better life, with returns several times higher than any other crops. Over the years, the family steadily grew their cotton operation into a thriving business. Not only has planting become automated, but cotton harvesting in Xinjiang has also largely moved away from manual labor. According to the Xinjiang Cotton Association, as of 2024: ✅100% of cotton planting in Xinjiang is mechanized ✅Approximately 90% of harvesting is also done by machine Ababekri has, for the past three years, hired a Han Chinese driver, around the same age as him, to operate a cotton harvester during the autumn season. The machine can pick about 33 hectares per day, and it takes also only 10 days to complete the entire harvest on his land. In a place where western media headlines often dwell on "ethnic tension," the quiet, seamless cooperation between farmers like Ababekri and his team speaks to a different truth. He employs dozens of workers, several of whom are Han Chinese. Being asked if he had heard about the portrayed division, he replied simply: "I don't care what ethnicity someone is. I only care who can help me grow better cotton." A few statistics help paint a clearer picture of cotton production in Xinjiang: ✅In 2024, Xinjiang's cotton planting area reached 36.72 million mu, accounting for 86.2% of the national total ✅Total production reached 5.686 million tonnes, or 92.2% of China's total output ✅There are 327,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the region, over 70% of whom are ethnic minorities ✅The industry provides employment and livelihoods for over 2 million people from all ethnic backgrounds For many families, cotton farming is the main source of income. However, many export-oriented enterprises have faced serious challenges due to America-led sanctions. Dozens of companies in Xinjiang have been blacklisted over labor allegations. Some companies had to cut production, lay off workers, or even shut down entirely, leaving many employees jobless. A lost job is never just a number-for me it's how they put decent food on the table, send their children to better education, and build a future. The irony is stark: Xinjiang's cotton industry has been fundamentally transformed by modernization. Accusations of "forced labor" are not only baseless, but also deeply disrespectful to the people whose lives depend on this honest work-people like Ababekri and his family, who work hard make the life better. There has been no shortage of headlines and discourse surrounding Xinjiang cotton. But to truly understand this land, we need to look beyond the noise-to the fields, the machines, and the hands who guide them. Their stories aren't about politics. They're about dignity. Not about labels, but about livelihoods. Not ideology, but about effort. Let facts be louder than prejudice, and let truth travel farther than rumors.

Zhai Xiang

84,185 просмотров • 1 год назад

Today, I saw a report on China Central Television: cotton planting for 2026 has already begun in Kashgar in southern Xinjiang. The planters are equipped with BeiDou navigation and autonomous driving systems. They operate with high precision and efficiency, so much so that workers do not even need to sit on the machines, but simply walk behind to monitor the results. What used to take over ten days of manual labor can now be completed in just three. In places like Kashgar, mechanized cotton planting has already reached 100%. Last autumn, I accompanied a delegation of foreign lawmakers to Aksu in southern Xinjiang. Visiting cotton fields and speaking with Uygur farmers was one of the most memorable parts of that trip. For me, Aksu is very personal. In the early 1970s, my father moved to Aksu from Beijing with my grandparents, who were sent there to support the agricultural development of Xinjiang. My father attended middle school there. He told me that my grandfather grew rice, wheat, fruits, vegetables, and cotton. During the cotton-picking season, my father's school would organize all students to help in the fields. He remembers working alongside classmates from different ethnic backgrounds. The work was intensive, but not exhausting, according to my father. Each student received a daily subsidy of 40 cents, enough at the time to buy about half a dozen eggs. Perhaps this is what some people today would call "forced labor," and my father happens to be a witness. After seeing the level of mechanization firsthand, a former Speaker of New Zealand remarked that is what comprehensive development looks like and that is modernization. A senior Mexican lawmaker also noted that more stories like this should be shared with the world, because China is turning what once seemed impossible into reality. What they responded to was not a narrative, but reality as it is. And that gap, between firsthand observation and distant interpretation, is worth reflecting on. According to official data, Xinjiang produced 6.165 million tons of cotton in 2025, accounting for 92.8% of China's total output. And yes, this is the same region labeled as relying on "forced labor," often cited as justification for sanctions on the entire cotton and textile industry. So it raises a question: If the reality on the ground is this level of mechanization, why does the "forced labor" narrative persist in some political, academic and media circles? Is it a matter of outdated information, distorted perception, or something else, perhaps vested interests tied to competing cotton industries? Why can't they constructively point to China's real shortcomings to help this country become better, instead of indulging in narratives that are simply fabricated? When machines have already replaced large-scale manual labor, the rumor of "forced labor" continues to be reproduced. So what is really being produced, cotton, or the story itself?
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Today, I saw a report on China Central Television: cotton planting for 2026 has already begun in Kashgar in southern Xinjiang. The planters are equipped with BeiDou navigation and autonomous driving systems. They operate with high precision and efficiency, so much so that workers do not even need to sit on the machines, but simply walk behind to monitor the results. What used to take over ten days of manual labor can now be completed in just three. In places like Kashgar, mechanized cotton planting has already reached 100%. Last autumn, I accompanied a delegation of foreign lawmakers to Aksu in southern Xinjiang. Visiting cotton fields and speaking with Uygur farmers was one of the most memorable parts of that trip. For me, Aksu is very personal. In the early 1970s, my father moved to Aksu from Beijing with my grandparents, who were sent there to support the agricultural development of Xinjiang. My father attended middle school there. He told me that my grandfather grew rice, wheat, fruits, vegetables, and cotton. During the cotton-picking season, my father's school would organize all students to help in the fields. He remembers working alongside classmates from different ethnic backgrounds. The work was intensive, but not exhausting, according to my father. Each student received a daily subsidy of 40 cents, enough at the time to buy about half a dozen eggs. Perhaps this is what some people today would call "forced labor," and my father happens to be a witness. After seeing the level of mechanization firsthand, a former Speaker of New Zealand remarked that is what comprehensive development looks like and that is modernization. A senior Mexican lawmaker also noted that more stories like this should be shared with the world, because China is turning what once seemed impossible into reality. What they responded to was not a narrative, but reality as it is. And that gap, between firsthand observation and distant interpretation, is worth reflecting on. According to official data, Xinjiang produced 6.165 million tons of cotton in 2025, accounting for 92.8% of China's total output. And yes, this is the same region labeled as relying on "forced labor," often cited as justification for sanctions on the entire cotton and textile industry. So it raises a question: If the reality on the ground is this level of mechanization, why does the "forced labor" narrative persist in some political, academic and media circles? Is it a matter of outdated information, distorted perception, or something else, perhaps vested interests tied to competing cotton industries? Why can't they constructively point to China's real shortcomings to help this country become better, instead of indulging in narratives that are simply fabricated? When machines have already replaced large-scale manual labor, the rumor of "forced labor" continues to be reproduced. So what is really being produced, cotton, or the story itself?

Zhai Xiang

20,462 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

🚨 TOM COTTON: ARAB STATES ASKED FOR TARGETING DATA — NOT CEASEFIRE Sen. Tom Cotton says a major shift is underway in the Middle East. According to Cotton, when Iran targeted Arab nations, their response was not to call for de-escalation or urge President Trump to stand down. Instead, he claims they requested targeting intelligence so they could join coordinated strikes against Iran. “If that’s accurate,” Cotton argues, “that’s what a real coalition looks like.” The implication is significant: rather than distancing themselves from confrontation, key Arab governments may be aligning operationally with Washington and Israel against Tehran. Cotton frames this as a unified effort to eliminate what he calls the threat posed by a revolutionary Iranian regime — not just to the United States, but to Arab states and Israel as well. If verified, this would mark a profound regional realignment: • Arab capitals moving from cautious diplomacy to active coordination • Intelligence-sharing expanding beyond quiet channels • A multi-state front forming against Iran The central question now is whether this develops into sustained joint operations — or remains limited, strategic cooperation under intense pressure. If the coalition is real, the regional balance of power may be shifting in real time.
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🚨 TOM COTTON: ARAB STATES ASKED FOR TARGETING DATA — NOT CEASEFIRE Sen. Tom Cotton says a major shift is underway in the Middle East. According to Cotton, when Iran targeted Arab nations, their response was not to call for de-escalation or urge President Trump to stand down. Instead, he claims they requested targeting intelligence so they could join coordinated strikes against Iran. “If that’s accurate,” Cotton argues, “that’s what a real coalition looks like.” The implication is significant: rather than distancing themselves from confrontation, key Arab governments may be aligning operationally with Washington and Israel against Tehran. Cotton frames this as a unified effort to eliminate what he calls the threat posed by a revolutionary Iranian regime — not just to the United States, but to Arab states and Israel as well. If verified, this would mark a profound regional realignment: • Arab capitals moving from cautious diplomacy to active coordination • Intelligence-sharing expanding beyond quiet channels • A multi-state front forming against Iran The central question now is whether this develops into sustained joint operations — or remains limited, strategic cooperation under intense pressure. If the coalition is real, the regional balance of power may be shifting in real time.

Jim Ferguson

66,098 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад

Unfair Dumping and Border Corruption Destroying Local Jobs Asian countries have been able to dump the cheapest consumer goods — especially clothing, textiles, leather, and footwear — into South Africa because of what Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi correctly identifies as a lack of capacity in our border management system. But this crisis runs deeper: it is compounded by entrenched corruption at our ports, border posts, and customs offices. The result is a catastrophic flood of underpriced imports that local producers cannot compete with. This unchecked dumping has devastated South Africa’s once-vibrant clothing, leather, and footwear industries, wiping out tens of thousands of decent jobs, particularly in traditional manufacturing hubs like Newcastle, Ladysmith, Isithebe, and the Western Cape. Unless the state restores integrity, capacity, and industrial policy coherence at our borders — and couples this with protection for local industries and workers — South Africa will continue to bleed jobs while becoming merely a dumping ground for foreign goods.
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Unfair Dumping and Border Corruption Destroying Local Jobs Asian countries have been able to dump the cheapest consumer goods — especially clothing, textiles, leather, and footwear — into South Africa because of what Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi correctly identifies as a lack of capacity in our border management system. But this crisis runs deeper: it is compounded by entrenched corruption at our ports, border posts, and customs offices. The result is a catastrophic flood of underpriced imports that local producers cannot compete with. This unchecked dumping has devastated South Africa’s once-vibrant clothing, leather, and footwear industries, wiping out tens of thousands of decent jobs, particularly in traditional manufacturing hubs like Newcastle, Ladysmith, Isithebe, and the Western Cape. Unless the state restores integrity, capacity, and industrial policy coherence at our borders — and couples this with protection for local industries and workers — South Africa will continue to bleed jobs while becoming merely a dumping ground for foreign goods.

Zwelinzima Vavi

31,633 просмотров • 9 месяцев назад

🔥 HISTORY LESSON 🔥 Flax linen was once a hospital staple-valued for its breathability, antimicrobial properties, and healing logic. It is the highest frequency fabric available. Hospitals used flax linen extensively for sheets, bandages, and gowns. Its healing properties were well known. John D. Rockefeller removed linen sheets from hospitals and then started selling synthetic sheets which replaced linen in many homes also. During the 20th century was the rise of the oil-based synthetic industry that Rockefeller's Standard Oil established. This was the end of true Healthcare. In the early-to-mid 20th century, the textile industry began moving toward synthetic materials and cotton blends, which were more durable and resistant to industrial laundering. This was the industrialisation of Healthcare. Hospitals transitioned away from natural flax linen to cheaper, mass-produced synthetic materials as part of changing infection control and centralized laundry systems. The "Healing Fabric" Shift: Historically, linen was used for its antimicrobial properties & high frequency healing qualities, but it was replaced by plastic-based materials and cotton, shifting away from "nature's original healing fabric”. This was all intentional & sadly most people today are unaware of this. This is only one example of natures natural ability to heal & how it was removed & hidden. We don’t have a ‘Healthcare’ Industry, we have an industry designed for profit & to keep you sick. If you are healthy, they can’t make money off you. Educate yourself & take control of your health & wellbeing.
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🔥 HISTORY LESSON 🔥 Flax linen was once a hospital staple-valued for its breathability, antimicrobial properties, and healing logic. It is the highest frequency fabric available. Hospitals used flax linen extensively for sheets, bandages, and gowns. Its healing properties were well known. John D. Rockefeller removed linen sheets from hospitals and then started selling synthetic sheets which replaced linen in many homes also. During the 20th century was the rise of the oil-based synthetic industry that Rockefeller's Standard Oil established. This was the end of true Healthcare. In the early-to-mid 20th century, the textile industry began moving toward synthetic materials and cotton blends, which were more durable and resistant to industrial laundering. This was the industrialisation of Healthcare. Hospitals transitioned away from natural flax linen to cheaper, mass-produced synthetic materials as part of changing infection control and centralized laundry systems. The "Healing Fabric" Shift: Historically, linen was used for its antimicrobial properties & high frequency healing qualities, but it was replaced by plastic-based materials and cotton, shifting away from "nature's original healing fabric”. This was all intentional & sadly most people today are unaware of this. This is only one example of natures natural ability to heal & how it was removed & hidden. We don’t have a ‘Healthcare’ Industry, we have an industry designed for profit & to keep you sick. If you are healthy, they can’t make money off you. Educate yourself & take control of your health & wellbeing.

Lozzy B 🇦🇺𝕏

53,060 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces that tomorrow Trump will implement 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China. That means you can expect the prices of the following goods to go up. You can also expect the prices of goods in which these items are part of the supply chain of to go up. 🇨🇦 U.S. Imports from Canada - Crude Oil & Petroleum Products – Largest import, crucial for U.S. energy supply - Vehicles & Auto Parts – Canada is a major supplier for U.S. automakers - Lumber & Wood Products – Essential for construction and furniture - Machinery & Industrial Equipment – Includes turbines, engines, and heavy equipment - Aluminum & Steel – Used in manufacturing, construction, and defense - Natural Gas – Key for U.S. energy production - Electrical Equipment – Power distribution components, transformers - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment – Includes vaccines, surgical tools - Food & Agricultural Products – Wheat, canola, seafood, dairy products - Aircraft & Aerospace Parts – Canada’s Bombardier is a major supplier 🇲🇽 U.S. Imports from Mexico - Vehicles & Auto Parts – A critical supply chain for U.S. carmakers - Computers & Electronics – Laptops, smartphones, semiconductors - Machinery & Manufacturing Equipment – Includes industrial tools and robotics - Medical Devices & Pharmaceuticals – Mexico is a key exporter of medical goods - Agricultural Products – Avocados, tomatoes, berries, peppers, and tequila - Oil & Petroleum Products – Fuel, refined oils - Clothing & Textiles – Apparel, footwear, and fabric materials - Appliances & Consumer Goods – Refrigerators, washing machines, and home goods - Beer & Alcoholic Beverages – Mexico is the top supplier of beer to the U.S. - Aerospace Components – Parts for planes and satellites 🇨🇳 U.S. Imports from China - Electronics & Computers – Smartphones, laptops, semiconductors, networking equipment - Machinery & Industrial Equipment – Manufacturing tools, robots, and heavy equipment - Furniture & Home Goods – Sofas, tables, decorations - Toys, Games & Sporting Equipment – The majority of U.S. toy imports come from China - Clothing & Footwear – Shoes, apparel, and textiles - Plastics & Rubber Products – Packaging, auto parts, medical supplies - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment – Generic drugs, masks, syringes -Steel & Aluminum Products – Components for construction and manufacturing - Auto Parts – Batteries, electronics, interior components - Chemicals & Fertilizers – Essential for agriculture and industry
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces that tomorrow Trump will implement 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China. That means you can expect the prices of the following goods to go up. You can also expect the prices of goods in which these items are part of the supply chain of to go up. 🇨🇦 U.S. Imports from Canada - Crude Oil & Petroleum Products – Largest import, crucial for U.S. energy supply - Vehicles & Auto Parts – Canada is a major supplier for U.S. automakers - Lumber & Wood Products – Essential for construction and furniture - Machinery & Industrial Equipment – Includes turbines, engines, and heavy equipment - Aluminum & Steel – Used in manufacturing, construction, and defense - Natural Gas – Key for U.S. energy production - Electrical Equipment – Power distribution components, transformers - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment – Includes vaccines, surgical tools - Food & Agricultural Products – Wheat, canola, seafood, dairy products - Aircraft & Aerospace Parts – Canada’s Bombardier is a major supplier 🇲🇽 U.S. Imports from Mexico - Vehicles & Auto Parts – A critical supply chain for U.S. carmakers - Computers & Electronics – Laptops, smartphones, semiconductors - Machinery & Manufacturing Equipment – Includes industrial tools and robotics - Medical Devices & Pharmaceuticals – Mexico is a key exporter of medical goods - Agricultural Products – Avocados, tomatoes, berries, peppers, and tequila - Oil & Petroleum Products – Fuel, refined oils - Clothing & Textiles – Apparel, footwear, and fabric materials - Appliances & Consumer Goods – Refrigerators, washing machines, and home goods - Beer & Alcoholic Beverages – Mexico is the top supplier of beer to the U.S. - Aerospace Components – Parts for planes and satellites 🇨🇳 U.S. Imports from China - Electronics & Computers – Smartphones, laptops, semiconductors, networking equipment - Machinery & Industrial Equipment – Manufacturing tools, robots, and heavy equipment - Furniture & Home Goods – Sofas, tables, decorations - Toys, Games & Sporting Equipment – The majority of U.S. toy imports come from China - Clothing & Footwear – Shoes, apparel, and textiles - Plastics & Rubber Products – Packaging, auto parts, medical supplies - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment – Generic drugs, masks, syringes -Steel & Aluminum Products – Components for construction and manufacturing - Auto Parts – Batteries, electronics, interior components - Chemicals & Fertilizers – Essential for agriculture and industry

Ed Krassenstein

222,058 просмотров • 1 год назад

🚨 India’s Textiles Deliver Crushing Blow to Bangladesh After UK FTA! 💥 Indian garments are now 35% cheaper in the UK market 🤯 -> Potential to unlock over $1.5 billion in additional annual exports👏🏻 Even capturing 10% of imports currently dominated by Pakistan, Vietnam and Cambodia could add another $430 million🎯 With Mega Textile Parks coming up, integrated from raw material to finished goods, India is all set to dominate 🥳 Major win for exports and jobs! Thoughts? 🇮🇳
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🚨 India’s Textiles Deliver Crushing Blow to Bangladesh After UK FTA! 💥 Indian garments are now 35% cheaper in the UK market 🤯 -> Potential to unlock over $1.5 billion in additional annual exports👏🏻 Even capturing 10% of imports currently dominated by Pakistan, Vietnam and Cambodia could add another $430 million🎯 With Mega Textile Parks coming up, integrated from raw material to finished goods, India is all set to dominate 🥳 Major win for exports and jobs! Thoughts? 🇮🇳

The Analyzer (News Updates🗞️)

96,555 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

MAHAMA ANNOUNCES HISTORIC FIRST DELIVERY OF GHANAIAN CRUDE TO LOCAL REFINERY President Outlines Bold Value-Addition Agenda at Ghana Diaspora Town Hall Meeting in London LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — President John Dramani Mahama has announced a landmark breakthrough in Ghana’s energy and industrial transformation agenda, revealing that Ghana will, for the first time in years, begin refining its own crude oil locally as part of a comprehensive strategy to drive industrialization, create jobs, strengthen local manufacturing, and retain greater value within the national economy. Addressing hundreds of Ghanaians, investors, professionals and business leaders at the Ghana Diaspora Town Hall Meeting in London, President Mahama outlined his administration’s vision for transforming Ghana from an exporter of raw materials into a modern industrial economy powered by value addition and local production. Speaking passionately about the future of Ghana’s energy sector, President Mahama disclosed that the government is aggressively expanding offshore oil and gas production while simultaneously ensuring that the country develops the capacity to process more of its natural resources domestically. According to the President, Ghana has secured major upstream investments, including a fresh commitment of approximately US$1.5 billion from ENI in the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) Field to increase the production of both oil and natural gas. However, he stressed that increased production alone is not enough. “We are about to make history again. We did it during my first term, but after we left office it did not continue. In June, we will deliver a parcel of Ghanaian crude from our own oil fields to a refinery in Ghana for processing,” President Mahama announced to loud applause from the audience. The announcement is being viewed as a defining moment in Ghana’s petroleum industry and a significant step toward reducing the country’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products. For decades, Ghana has exported crude oil while importing refined fuels and petroleum products at considerable cost. President Mahama argued that such a model effectively exports jobs, technology, industrial growth, and economic opportunities to other countries. “Normally we produce the oil and export it. Then we import finished petroleum products or import crude again to refine. That cycle must change,” he stated. He explained that local refining will enable Ghana to capture more value from its natural resources, retain foreign exchange, strengthen local supply chains, stimulate industrial growth, and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs for Ghanaians. The President emphasized that the refining initiative forms part of a broader national industrial strategy aimed at building a fully integrated petroleum value chain encompassing extraction, refining, storage, petrochemicals, distribution, manufacturing and exports. Beyond oil and gas, President Mahama called for a national commitment to value addition across every productive sector of the economy. Using Ghana’s mineral sector as an example, he noted that the country continues to export raw gold, manganese, bauxite and other minerals for processing abroad, only to import higher-value finished products at a premium. “When we export raw materials and somebody else processes them, we create jobs in their economy instead of our own. The finished products are then exported back to us. That model cannot deliver sustainable prosperity,” he said. The President stressed that Ghana’s future economic success depends on deliberately moving up the value chain through investments in manufacturing, agro-processing, mineral beneficiation, fertilizer production, petrochemicals, food processing and strategic industrial parks. Economic analysts believe the strategy could significantly reposition Ghana as a leading industrial hub in West Africa while accelerating job creation, technology transfer and export growth.
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MAHAMA ANNOUNCES HISTORIC FIRST DELIVERY OF GHANAIAN CRUDE TO LOCAL REFINERY President Outlines Bold Value-Addition Agenda at Ghana Diaspora Town Hall Meeting in London LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — President John Dramani Mahama has announced a landmark breakthrough in Ghana’s energy and industrial transformation agenda, revealing that Ghana will, for the first time in years, begin refining its own crude oil locally as part of a comprehensive strategy to drive industrialization, create jobs, strengthen local manufacturing, and retain greater value within the national economy. Addressing hundreds of Ghanaians, investors, professionals and business leaders at the Ghana Diaspora Town Hall Meeting in London, President Mahama outlined his administration’s vision for transforming Ghana from an exporter of raw materials into a modern industrial economy powered by value addition and local production. Speaking passionately about the future of Ghana’s energy sector, President Mahama disclosed that the government is aggressively expanding offshore oil and gas production while simultaneously ensuring that the country develops the capacity to process more of its natural resources domestically. According to the President, Ghana has secured major upstream investments, including a fresh commitment of approximately US$1.5 billion from ENI in the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) Field to increase the production of both oil and natural gas. However, he stressed that increased production alone is not enough. “We are about to make history again. We did it during my first term, but after we left office it did not continue. In June, we will deliver a parcel of Ghanaian crude from our own oil fields to a refinery in Ghana for processing,” President Mahama announced to loud applause from the audience. The announcement is being viewed as a defining moment in Ghana’s petroleum industry and a significant step toward reducing the country’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products. For decades, Ghana has exported crude oil while importing refined fuels and petroleum products at considerable cost. President Mahama argued that such a model effectively exports jobs, technology, industrial growth, and economic opportunities to other countries. “Normally we produce the oil and export it. Then we import finished petroleum products or import crude again to refine. That cycle must change,” he stated. He explained that local refining will enable Ghana to capture more value from its natural resources, retain foreign exchange, strengthen local supply chains, stimulate industrial growth, and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs for Ghanaians. The President emphasized that the refining initiative forms part of a broader national industrial strategy aimed at building a fully integrated petroleum value chain encompassing extraction, refining, storage, petrochemicals, distribution, manufacturing and exports. Beyond oil and gas, President Mahama called for a national commitment to value addition across every productive sector of the economy. Using Ghana’s mineral sector as an example, he noted that the country continues to export raw gold, manganese, bauxite and other minerals for processing abroad, only to import higher-value finished products at a premium. “When we export raw materials and somebody else processes them, we create jobs in their economy instead of our own. The finished products are then exported back to us. That model cannot deliver sustainable prosperity,” he said. The President stressed that Ghana’s future economic success depends on deliberately moving up the value chain through investments in manufacturing, agro-processing, mineral beneficiation, fertilizer production, petrochemicals, food processing and strategic industrial parks. Economic analysts believe the strategy could significantly reposition Ghana as a leading industrial hub in West Africa while accelerating job creation, technology transfer and export growth.

KALYJAY

19,314 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

The industrial shift in Uttar Pradesh is becoming hard to ignore. Saw it in a medical journal that they are seeing a jump from adding 100 factories a year between 2012-2017 to over 2,000 annually now. At the Pharma Conclave today, CM Yogi Adityanath pitched this growth like a CEO, focusing on a ""Triple S"" guarantee; Safety, Stability, and Speed. The goal is to replace policy paralysis with a ""Triple T"" framework of Trust, Timely Delivery, and Transformation. He termed this the ""Factory to Pharmacy"" model, offering a seamless supply chain backed by plug-and-play infrastructure. With industry leaders from Sun Pharma, Zydus, and Mankind in attendance, the state is positioning itself as a serious contender for global investment to fuel its $1 trillion economy vision. Damn impressive. #UPFormulaForGrowth
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The industrial shift in Uttar Pradesh is becoming hard to ignore. Saw it in a medical journal that they are seeing a jump from adding 100 factories a year between 2012-2017 to over 2,000 annually now. At the Pharma Conclave today, CM Yogi Adityanath pitched this growth like a CEO, focusing on a ""Triple S"" guarantee; Safety, Stability, and Speed. The goal is to replace policy paralysis with a ""Triple T"" framework of Trust, Timely Delivery, and Transformation. He termed this the ""Factory to Pharmacy"" model, offering a seamless supply chain backed by plug-and-play infrastructure. With industry leaders from Sun Pharma, Zydus, and Mankind in attendance, the state is positioning itself as a serious contender for global investment to fuel its $1 trillion economy vision. Damn impressive. #UPFormulaForGrowth

purpleready

37,735 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад

The revitalisation of Taraku Mills is set to deepen the connection between Benue’s farms and its industrial sector, creating a stronger value chain around key agricultural commodities such as soybeans and maize. With a ready market for farmers’ produce, expanded agro-processing capacity and new opportunities for employment and enterprise, the revived facility is expected to stimulate agricultural production, strengthen local markets and contribute to sustainable economic growth across Benue State. The project reflects the broader vision of transforming Nigeria’s agricultural strength into productive industry, jobs and shared prosperity. Government of Nigeria | Benue State Government 📍 Renewed Hope National Media Tour | North Central | Benue State | Taraku Mills #RenewedHopeAgenda #PresidentTinubu #StateHouseDigital #RenewedHopeInAction #RenewedHopeMediaTour
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The revitalisation of Taraku Mills is set to deepen the connection between Benue’s farms and its industrial sector, creating a stronger value chain around key agricultural commodities such as soybeans and maize. With a ready market for farmers’ produce, expanded agro-processing capacity and new opportunities for employment and enterprise, the revived facility is expected to stimulate agricultural production, strengthen local markets and contribute to sustainable economic growth across Benue State. The project reflects the broader vision of transforming Nigeria’s agricultural strength into productive industry, jobs and shared prosperity. Government of Nigeria | Benue State Government 📍 Renewed Hope National Media Tour | North Central | Benue State | Taraku Mills #RenewedHopeAgenda #PresidentTinubu #StateHouseDigital #RenewedHopeInAction #RenewedHopeMediaTour

Presidency Nigeria

17,475 просмотров • 11 дней назад