Nigeria lands US$450M poultry deal with China
Massive agricultural partnership set to reshape Nigeria’s poultry sector and boost employment opportunities across Kaduna
NIGERIA – Kaduna State has secured a US$450 million poultry development partnership between Nigeria and China, one of the largest agricultural investments in the country’s history.
The deal is designed to grow the state’s poultry industry, improve food production, and generate over 350,000 jobs.
Governor Uba Sani announced the project following a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai and senior officials from the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP).
During the session, Governor Sani thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for selecting Kaduna as the pilot state, highlighting the opportunity it presents for farmers and local economic growth.
He emphasized that agriculture remains central to Nigeria’s economy, contributing about 43 percent of GDP and employing around 60 percent of the population.
According to him, the poultry project will increase domestic production, expand value chains, open markets for farmers, and reduce dependence on imports.
Kaduna State has allocated 7,000 hectares for the project, with construction scheduled to begin in December.
The development will include poultry farms, feed mills, hatcheries, processing facilities, and training centers for farmers and agricultural professionals.
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), jointly supported by the Nigerian and Chinese governments, will oversee the project’s implementation.
NCSP Director-General Joseph Tegbe said the initiative aims to create a sustainable poultry ecosystem through technology transfer and skills development.
He added that Chinese farming methods will improve productivity, strengthen disease management, and lower production costs for local farmers.
Tegbe also noted that the project could serve as a model for future agribusiness partnerships across Africa.
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari commended Kaduna for transitioning from traditional farming and textiles to large-scale agro-industrial operations.
He said the move aligns with federal efforts to achieve food security and build export-oriented agricultural sectors.
Minister of State for Agriculture Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi praised Kaduna’s commitment to agricultural investment and progress toward meeting the Malabo Declaration’s 10 percent budget allocation for the sector.
The US$450 million project is expected to deliver socio-economic benefits, including new infrastructure, skills training, and rural development.
Officials believe it will strengthen poultry supply chains, boost local consumption, and increase women and youth participation in agribusiness.
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