This study examines the political risks associated with establishing and operating a rice mill in Daura Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina State, Nigeria. It evaluates the political environment at national, state, and local levels, identifying major risk factors including insecurity, political instability, policy inconsistency, corruption, bureaucratic bottlenecks, infrastructure deficits, and ethnic or religious tensions. The research proposes mitigation strategies such as security investment, stakeholder engagement, legal compliance, corporate social responsibility, infrastructure partnerships, and political risk insurance. A simplified risk rating system indicates that Daura presents a moderate political risk level, with infrastructure and security concerns being the most significant vulnerabilities. The study concludes that despite existing challenges, Daura’s agricultural potential and political visibility make it a viable investment destination when robust risk management frameworks are adopted. Strategic engagement with local stakeholders and adaptive governance approaches are essential for successful rice mill operations in the region.
Keywords: Political risk, rice mill, agribusiness investment, insecurity, policy inconsistency, stakeholder engagement, Daura LGA, Katsina State, Nigeria.
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