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AfDB mobilizes $540m for Nigeria to develop agro-industrial processing zones

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April 27, 2022
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced plan to support Nigeria with fiscal facilities of up to $540million to develop Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, as part of the quest for food security in the country.

President of the Bank and a former Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina,  disclosed this while briefing President Muhammadu Buhari at State House, Abuja, on Tuesday.

“We have decided to mobilize $540 million for the program. The African Development Bank has approved a total of $210 million. 

“The Islamic Development Bank, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have approved $170 million, and $160 million respectively, towards the program”, he said.

The AfDB President indicated that the processing zones would initially be rolled out in seven States, including Kano, Ogun, Oyo, Kaduna, Kwara, Imo, Cross River, and the Federal Capital Territory.

“I look forward, Your Excellency, to your formal launch of these Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, very soon,” Dr Adesina added.

President Buhari commended AfDB for being foresighted and proactive about food security on the continent, and Nigeria specifically.

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