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.
Governor Uba Sani announced this while receiving the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yu Dunhai, and officials of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), at the Government House, Kaduna.
“This visit is not merely another diplomatic courtesy, but a defining stride in Kaduna’s mission to attract transformative partnerships that will reinforce its position as a continental hub for agricultural and industrial excellence,” Sani said.
The project underscores Kaduna’s growing role as a hub for agricultural and industrial development. Sani thanked President Bola Tinubu for choosing Kaduna as the pilot state, noting that the choice “is a testament to the state’s leading role in nation’s agricultural sector.”
The initiative will cover 10,000 hectares, including maize and soybean cultivation to support poultry feed production, generating about 50,000 direct jobs and over 300,000 indirect employment opportunities. Construction is expected to begin in December 2025.
“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 broad-based prosperity,” Sani stated.
Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai commended Sani’s” reform-driven governance and enabling investment climate,” noting that Kaduna’s stability and forward-looking policies make it an attractive destination for global partners.