Growing Africa's Agri-Future

Al-Qaryah is a multi-disciplinary agricultural enterprise driving food security, sustainable aquaculture, and community empowerment across Nigeria.

$1.295B
Project Investment
10K+
Jobs Created
150K MT
Fish / Year
Challawa Gorge Dam Project — Kano State, Nigeria

Core Impact Areas

Aquaculture

Deep-water cage farming, hatchery, and aquaponics — producing 150,000 MT/year at Challawa Gorge Dam.

Agri-Tech

Blockchain traceability, AI-driven nutrient management, and IoT sensors for precision farming.

Community Impact

10,000+ direct jobs, farmer training, and investments in education, health, and infrastructure.

Export & Partnerships

Zero-tariff access to China, partnerships with MCC, COVEC, and alignment with Renewed Hope Agenda.

Recent Highlights

18 Aug 2026 HJRBDA Issues Formal Expression of Interest for Challawa Gorge Dam Milestone
7 Aug 2026 Daily Trust: $1.3bn Proposal to Transform Kano Dam into Agro-Industrial Hub Press

About Al-Qaryah

We combine deep agricultural expertise with modern technology to deliver impact across the value chain.

Company Profile

Incorporation

RC1855641, 21st Nov 2021. Private Company Limited by Shares.

Headquarters

Plot 105, Gidan Dan Asabe, Zoo Road, Kano, Nigeria.

TIN

2621949946926

Leadership Team

Abubakar M. Nagwamatse

Abubakar M. Nagwamatse

CEO
Strategic direction, government liaison, investor relations.
Jaluod Sambo

Jaluod Sambo

Director of Operations
Operations, project implementation, technical coordination.
Yakubu Rogo

Yakubu Rogo

Director, Community & Gov. Affairs
Stakeholder engagement, community relations, government liaison.

Muhammad Abubakar

Subscriber / Director
Strategic oversight, corporate governance.

Idris Abdullahi

Subscriber / Director
Strategic oversight, corporate governance.

Our Services

Integrated agricultural solutions for sustainable development, food security, and community empowerment.

What We Offer

Aquaculture & Fisheries

Deep-water cage farming, hatchery, and aquaponics — producing 150,000 MT/year at Challawa Gorge Dam.

Agri-Tech & Digital Solutions

Blockchain traceability, AI-driven nutrient management, and IoT sensors for precision farming.

Community Development

10,000+ direct jobs, farmer training, and investments in education, health, and infrastructure.

Export & International Partnerships

Zero-tariff access to China, partnerships with MCC, COVEC, and alignment with Nigeria's Renewed Hope Agenda.

Seed & Advisory Services

Supporting NASC and NALDA with strategic, technical, and digital solutions for seed regulation and land development.

Circular Economy & Sustainability

Aquaponics, waste‑to‑energy, water recycling, and carbon sequestration for environmental sustainability.

Mechanisation & Post‑Harvest

Provision of modern farming equipment, cold chain logistics, and processing facilities.

Market Intelligence & Analytics

Data‑driven insights on commodity prices, supply chains, and market trends.

Advisory & Consultancy Services

We offer a comprehensive suite of advisory and consultancy services to members, consulting partners, and agribusinesses on agric‑based issues.

Raw Material Sourcing

Strategic procurement of agricultural raw materials with cost optimisation and quality assurance.

Trade Environment Integration

Seamless integration into global trade environments, ensuring compliance and market access.

Fund & Support Sourcing

Access to funding, grants, and support mechanisms for agricultural projects and trade missions.

Packaging & Distribution

Efficient packaging and distribution solutions tailored to agricultural products and export requirements.

Standardization & Quality Assurance

Ensuring products meet international standards through rigorous quality assurance processes.

Monitoring & Support Services

Continuous monitoring and support to ensure seamless operations and risk management.

Trade Mission Operations

Maintaining standards for each operation/process in trade missions, with alarm systems for deviations.

Procurement Planning & Alerts

Alarm system warning for any deviation or irregularities in procurement planning.

International Tracking & GPS

Tracking international purchases and supplies, with advanced GPS monitoring of imports and implements.

Resource & Cost Management

Managing costs and overall resources and trade processes for optimal efficiency.

Integrated Agriculture IT Solutions

We offer specialised software and digital tools to streamline agricultural operations:

Agrolife Software
Agrogis Software
Warehousing Option
Logistics & Transportation
Export Advice on Arbitrage
Advice on Sell & Storage Timing
Purchase Location Advising
Trade Missions Options

Our Projects

Transforming water infrastructure into agro-industrial powerhouses.

Challawa Gorge Dam Agro-Industrial Hub

The second largest of 23 dams in the Hadejia-Jama'are River Basin, with 930M m³ storage and 10,000 Ha surface area. Under a $1.295B PPP concession, we are deploying 9 integrated farming systems.

Storage Capacity
930M m³
Surface Area
10,000 Ha
Catchment Area
3,857 km²
Hydropower
6MW (advanced)

9 Integrated Agricultural Systems

Deep-Water Cage Aquaculture

High-density fish farming in floating cages.

Precision Aquaponics

Closed-loop nutrient recycling with fish-vegetable symbiosis.

Commercial Hydroponics

Climate-controlled vertical and greenhouse cultivation.

Floating Agriculture

Pontoon-based crop platforms on the dam surface.

Rice-Fish Co-Culture

Symbiotic paddies integrating fish with rice.

Waterfowl Farming

Duck farming integrated with aquatic systems.

Aquatic Plant Cultivation

Bio-filtering flora for water stabilisation.

Floodplain Irrigation

Gravity and solar-assisted drip networks.

Processing & Hatchery Hub

150K MT feed mill & 50M fry hatchery.

Kuje Eco-Aqua Hub

An integrated fisheries, aquaponics, and ecotourism project on 20 hectares in Abuja, designed as an educational safari model.

Fish Yield
50 tons/yr
Vegetables
25 tons/yr
Visitors
75,000/yr
Revenue (Y3)
$3.1M

SDG Alignment

SDG 2 & 14

Zero Hunger & Life Below Water: fish production, food security.

SDG 6 & 12

Clean Water & Responsible Consumption: 90% water recycling.

SDG 4 & 8

Quality Education & Decent Work: training, jobs.

SDG 13 & 15

Climate Action & Life on Land: carbon credits, reforestation.

Advisory Services

Supporting Nigeria's agricultural institutions with strategic, technical, and digital solutions.

National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC)

We offer consulting services to NASC, the primary seed regulator in Nigeria, headquartered in Abuja.

Policy & Strategy

Seed sector reforms, national seed plans, OECD/ISTA alignment.

Digital Traceability

Blockchain-based seed tracking to combat counterfeits.

Capacity Building

Training for inspectors, producers, and NASC staff.

PPP & Investment

Structuring partnerships, market analysis, and investment attraction.

Research & Innovation

Varietal testing, seed scaling, climate-smart agriculture.

Regulatory Compliance

Streamlining certification, anti-counterfeit enforcement.

NASC Headquarters

Plot 252, No. 6, Dunukofia Street, Off Alexandria Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, FCT.

📧 Info@seedcouncil.gov.ng · 🌱 www.seedcouncil.gov.ng

National Agricultural Land Development Agency (NALDA)

Advising NALDA on land development, youth/women empowerment, and climate-smart infrastructure aligned with SDGs.

Climate-Resilient Irrigation

Solar-powered irrigation systems in drought-prone states (₦5B).

Youth Agripreneurship Hubs

50 tech-enabled labs for youth training (₦3B).

Women's Land Access

Formalising land leasing for 10,000 female farmers (₦2B).

Soil Health & Carbon Credits

National soil mapping and carbon sequestration rewards (₦1.5B).

Post-Harvest Loss Reduction

200 solar-powered cold storage units via PPP (₦4B).

Pastoralist Integration

20 model ranches under NLTP (₦6B).

Total Budget: ₦21.5 billion across 6 SDG-aligned programs.

Partners & Investors

We collaborate with leading institutions, development finance agencies, and private investors to drive agro-industrial transformation.

HJRBDA

Hadejia-Jama'are River Basin Development Authority — Concession Grantor

MCC Limited

Strategic technical and financial partner for project execution

COVEC

China Overseas Engineering Group — prospective infrastructure investor

AfDB

African Development Bank — financing partner for SAPZ Programme

IFAD

International Fund for Agricultural Development — rural empowerment

ICRC

Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission — PPP oversight

Join Us in Building Africa's Agri-Future

We invite strategic investment partners, technical experts, and development institutions to collaborate on this transformative $1.295 billion PPP project.

Partner With Us

News & Updates

Stay informed about our latest achievements, partnerships, and milestones.

25 Aug 2026 ICRC Engagement – Outline Business Case (OBC) Submission in Progress Regulatory
24 Aug 2026 FFT Swiss SPV Update – Swiss Trust Company Acquisition Underway Partnership
22 Aug 2026 Senator Kawu Sumaila Endorses Challawa Gorge Dam PPP Project Endorsement
22 Aug 2026 Hon. Abdullahi Sani Rogo Supports Challawa Gorge Dam Initiative Endorsement
21 Aug 2026 Sprott Global Capital Consultants Engaged for Capital Structuring Partnership
20 Aug 2026 NIWRMC Public Notice Published in National Dailies Regulatory
18 Aug 2026 HJRBDA Issues Formal Expression of Interest for Challawa Gorge Dam Milestone
18 Aug 2026 MCC Indicates Interest in Technical & Financial Partnership Partnership
12 Aug 2026 Kano State Ministry of Agriculture Engages Al-Qaryah for PPP Framework Partnership
7 Aug 2026 Daily Trust: $1.3bn Proposal to Transform Kano Dam into Agro-Industrial Hub Press
4 Aug 2026 Al-Qaryah Presents $1.295 Billion PPP Proposal to HJRBDA Milestone
14 Jul 2026 NIWRMC Provides Application Guidance for Water Use License Regulatory
24 Jun 2026 Al-Qaryah Presents PPP Proposal to Hadejia-Jama'are River Basin Authority Proposal
2025 Al-Qaryah Engages Chinese Investors for Challawa Gorge Dam PPP Project Investment
2025 Al-Qaryah and NALDA Explore Large-Scale Agricultural Land Development Partnership
2025 Al-Qaryah Supports IMAGE Project's DNA Fingerprinting for Seed Certification Innovation
2025 Al-Qaryah to Leverage ProSeV Project Data for Seed Sector Intelligence Innovation
2025 Al-Qaryah Advisory Services Aligned with NASC 2025-2029 Strategic Plan Advisory
2025 Al-Qaryah Aligns with SeedNaija Initiative to Strengthen Nigeria's Seed Sector Partnership
2025 Al-Qaryah Supports Operationalisation of CoESI Capacity Building
Ongoing Federal Government Awards N95 Billion Contract for Kano Dam Rehabilitation Government

Contact Us

Reach out for partnerships, inquiries, or to learn more about our projects.

Address

Plot 105, Gidan Dan Asabe, Zoo Road, Kano, Nigeria.

Email

alqaryaagroallied@gmail.com

Phone

+234 803 254 0215

Corporate

RC1855641 ·

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