Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, CON, hosted the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Yu Dunhai, and officials of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) in a high-level meeting focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and investment.
The engagement, held in Kaduna, marked a major step toward the launch of the Nigeria-China Poultry Project, a flagship agribusiness initiative set to position Kaduna as a continental hub for agricultural and industrial excellence.
Governor Sani expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for selecting Kaduna as the pilot state for the project, describing the decision as a testament to the state’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
He noted that with agriculture contributing 43 percent to Kaduna’s GDP and employing over 60 percent of its citizens, the project would serve as a catalyst for productivity, food security, and inclusive economic growth.
“This partnership goes beyond diplomacy; it is a bold step toward sustainable transformation,” the governor stated. “We are determined to harness Kaduna’s vast agricultural potential to drive prosperity for our people.”
Ambassador Yu Dunhai commended the progress recorded under Governor Sani’s administration, praising the state’s conducive investment environment and the renewed global confidence in Kaduna’s economy.
Similarly, Mr. Joseph Tegbe, Director-General of the NCSP, lauded the state’s swift approval and allocation of over 7,000 hectares of land to kickstart the project.
Under the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund, executed through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) involving the Chinese Government, the Kaduna State Government, and the Federal Government of Nigeria, construction of the poultry facility will commence in December 2025.
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The Nigeria-China Poultry Project will cover 10,000 hectares, featuring maize and soybean cultivation for feedstock production.
The facility is projected to generate $450 million in annual revenue, create 50,000 direct jobs and over 300,000 indirect jobs, and produce over one million eggs daily, making it one of the largest poultry operations in Africa.
Governor Sani affirmed Kaduna’s commitment to maintaining an open and collaborative investment climate, adding that the partnership is built on “mutual respect, shared vision, and a promise of enduring prosperity.”
