In a strategic move to harness the potential of the Special Agro-Industrialization Program, seven North-West governors embarked on a journey to Abidjan, departing Nigeria on November 15, 2023.
The delegation, representing Zamfara, Sokoto, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi States, is slated to engage in high-level discussions with Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Scheduled for November 16, the meeting aims to delve into the vast opportunities presented by the Agro-Industrial Processing Zones program.
The initiative, part of the broader Special Agro-Industrialisation Program, seeks to attain food self-sufficiency, generate employment, and stimulate economic growth by processing raw agricultural commodities in regions with significant potential.
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Sulaiman Bala Idris, the spokesperson for the Zamfara State governor, emphasized that the agenda includes detailed presentations and briefings on the utilization of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones program.
Dr. Beth Dunford, Vice President of Agriculture, Human & Social Development at the African Development Bank, is set to provide guidance to the governors on maximizing the benefits of the program.
Additionally, Prof. Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Senior Special Adviser to the AfDB President on Industrialization, will offer insights into Phase I and Phase II of the program, outlining strategies for states to optimize this transformative initiative.
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