Kaduna State is set to host the pilot phase of the landmark Nigeria-China Poultry Project, a transformative agricultural investment expected to generate over $450 million in revenue and create more than 350,000 jobs across the value chain.
Governor Uba Sani announced this on Wednesday when he received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Yu Dunhai, alongside the leadership of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP). The high-level engagement focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and investment between Kaduna State and the People’s Republic of China.
Governor Sani described the visit as “not merely another diplomatic courtesy, but a defining stride” in Kaduna’s quest to attract transformative partnerships that reinforce its position as a continental hub for agricultural and industrial growth.
He expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for selecting Kaduna as the pilot state for the project, describing the choice as a testament to the state’s leadership in Nigeria’s agricultural transformation.
“With agriculture contributing 43 percent to our GDP and employing more than 60 percent of our citizens, this partnership will accelerate our pursuit of higher productivity, sustainable growth, food security, and shared prosperity,” Governor Sani stated.
Ambassador Yu Dunhai commended the impressive progress recorded in Kaduna and lauded the state government’s efforts in creating an enabling environment for international investors. He noted that Kaduna’s stability and forward-looking policies have made it a preferred destination for major development partners.
The Director-General of the NCSP, Mr. Joseph Tegbe, also praised the state’s swift approval and allocation of over 7,000 hectares of land for the immediate take-off of the project, describing it as evidence of the government’s proactive commitment to partnership-driven development.
Under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund, the Nigeria-China Poultry Project will be implemented through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in collaboration with the Chinese Government and the Kaduna State Government. Construction is scheduled to commence in December 2025.
The project will cover 10,000 hectares, encompassing maize and soybean cultivation to support feedstock production. It is projected to create 50,000 direct and over 300,000 indirect jobs across the poultry value chain.
Governor Sani reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering partnerships that deliver inclusive economic growth, enhance food security, and consolidate Kaduna’s position as the agricultural heart of Nigeria.
Rel/Adamu Yusuf
