Years of international rejection of Nigerian agricultural exports due to poor packaging and standards have cost the economy billions, shaken farmers' confidence, and threatened food security. But a new wave of hope is rising.
The African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with global financiers, has launched the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) across Nigeria to fix the cracks.
With a whopping $510m Phase 1 investment covering eight states and the FCT, the project will bring infrastructure, boost agro-processing near rural farms, and attract private investors.
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AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina, who conceived the idea a decade ago, says the goal is to process what we grow, reduce losses, and create value-added exports.
With support from VP Kashim Shettima and Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari, SAPZs are now top priority under President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
From Kaduna to Calabar, the SAPZ revolution is transforming Nigeria's food sector into a high-value export engine.
