From: Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
Kaduna State is preparing to launch the pilot phase of the landmark Nigeria-China Poultry Project, a significant agricultural investment expected to generate over $450 million in revenue and create more than 350,000 jobs.
Governor Uba Sani made this announcement during a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, and the leadership of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP).
The high-level discussions aimed to deepen agricultural and investment collaboration between Kaduna State and the People’s Republic of China.
Governor Sani described the visit as “not merely another diplomatic courtesy, but a defining stride” in Kaduna’s mission to attract transformative partnerships that will strengthen its position as a leading hub for agricultural and industrial excellence on the continent.
The governor expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for selecting Kaduna as the pilot state for this project, calling the decision a testament to the state’s leadership in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
“With agriculture contributing 43 percent to our GDP and employing over 60 percent of our citizens, this partnership will accelerate our pursuit of higher productivity, sustainable growth, food security, and broad-based prosperity,” he stated.
Ambassador Yu Dunhai commended the remarkable progress being made in Kaduna and praised the state government for creating a conducive environment for global investors.
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