Bühler commissions 16-tph Dangote rice processing plant in Nigeria
The installation brings together pre-cleaning, harvest drying, storage, parboiling, drying, milling and finished-rice bagging in a single processing line.
NIGERIA – Bühler West Africa has successfully commissioned and handed over a new paddy processing plant for Dangote Rice Limited in Jigawa State, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to strengthen domestic rice processing capacity and food security.
The facility, delivered by Bühler, has a processing capacity of 16 tonnes per hour and integrates multiple stages of rice production, from raw paddy reception and cleaning to finished rice packaging.
The installation brings together pre-cleaning, harvest drying, storage, parboiling, drying, milling and finished-product bagging within a single processing facility.
By integrating these operations, the plant provides Dangote Rice Limited with an end-to-end processing solution, enabling the company to manage the transformation of harvested paddy into market-ready rice more efficiently.
The facility is designed to support the processing of locally produced paddy, contributing to Nigeria’s broader ambition of increasing domestic rice production and reducing dependence on imported rice.
Integrating drying, storage and milling operations is particularly important for maintaining grain quality, reducing post-harvest losses and ensuring consistent finished-product standards.
The commissioning also reinforces the role of industrial processing infrastructure in developing Nigeria’s agricultural value chains.
Investments in modern rice mills can improve the efficiency of post-harvest handling, strengthen links between farmers and processors, and create opportunities for employment across production, logistics, storage and distribution.
Thomas O., Managing Director and Head of Sub-Region at Bühler West Africa, congratulated the Dangote Group on the successful commissioning, describing the project as an important milestone for Nigeria’s rice industry.
He highlighted its potential contribution to strengthening local production, food security and industrial development, while expressing confidence in the continued partnership between the two companies.
For Bühler, the project demonstrates its continued involvement in developing food-processing infrastructure across West Africa. The company provides processing technologies and integrated solutions for grain milling, food production and related industrial applications, supporting processors seeking to improve operational efficiency, product quality and production capacity.
The handover represents another step in the expansion of Nigeria’s industrial rice-processing sector, where modern milling infrastructure is essential to translating increased agricultural production into reliable commercial supplies.
With its 16-tonne-per-hour capacity and integrated processing operations, the Jigawa facility is expected to strengthen Dangote Rice Limited’s domestic processing capabilities and support the development of a more competitive Nigerian rice value chain.
The commissioning marks a milestone in Bühler’s partnership with Dangote Rice Limited and supports the development of Nigeria’s domestic rice-processing industry.
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