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Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone Program
The Nigeria Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project is a government enabled and private sector led effort that seeks to mobilize private sector investment into the selected zones. The SAPZ Project is being supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), together with the Nigerian Government (Federal and States).
The SAPZ Program was launched in Nigeria on 24th October 2022, with Kaduna State being among seven (7) other states: Cross Rivers, Imo, Kano, Kwara, Ogun, Oyo and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where Phase I of the project will be implemented.
The key features of this initiative includes but are not limited to the following:
- Infrastructure Development
- Clusters of Agribusinesses
- Access to Finance
- Job Creation
- Technology Transfer
- Socio-Economic Impact
Our Mandate
The SAPZ Program in Kaduna State is aimed at catalyzing sustainable agro-industrial development in Nigeria by establishing Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones. These zones aim to enhance food security, boost rural economies, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the overall economic growth of the nation.
This mandate encompasses a holistic approach, integrating agriculture, processing, and community development within designated zones. The SAPZ Program is committed to fulfilling its mandate by fostering agro-industrial development in Nigeria.
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