The Ministry of Agriculture opposed the deal, citing concerns related to food security.
Lower input costs for potato, carrot, and wheat farmers should translate into improved competitiveness for processed and fresh vegetable exports.
The expansion focuses on integrating port services with industrial capacity to meet the rising demand for regional distribution.
The under US$2 per kilogram rate makes Nigerian agricultural products competitive in East and Southern African markets.
A direct Astana-Nairobi air link would shorten transit times for perishable cargo between Central Asia and East Africa.