By Editor
Nigeria’s push to modernise its agricultural sector has gained fresh momentum following high-level engagements with leading Chinese agribusiness firms in Beijing.
A delegation led by Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, and the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, embarked on a series of strategic meetings and facility tours aimed at accelerating livestock development and agro-industrial growth in Kaduna State and across Nigeria.
During the visit, the delegation toured Beijing Doudian Yisheng Halal Meat Industry Co. Ltd and CP Food Layers and Eggs Ltd—two major players in China’s livestock and poultry ecosystem. The engagements build on earlier NCSP discussions with DQY Ecological Farm, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) Group and one of China’s most advanced agricultural technology platforms.
According to officials on the mission, discussions focused on deepening technical cooperation, finalising project frameworks, and securing long-term investment commitments from Chinese partners to strengthen Nigeria’s livestock value chain.
The NCSP said the engagements align with the Federal Government’s priorities on food security, agricultural industrialisation, and foreign investment expansion under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
A key outcome of the collaboration is the proposed $200 million National Integrated Poultry Development Project, with its pilot phase to be located in Kaduna State. The project, designed for replication across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, is expected to become one of West Africa’s most technologically advanced poultry enterprises, helping to reduce the cost of eggs and other poultry products through large-scale, efficient production.
When fully operational, the Kaduna pilot is projected to generate over $450 million in annual revenue and create more than 350,000 direct and indirect jobs across the national poultry value chain. Analysts say the initiative could significantly boost food production capacity, enhance export competitiveness, and support Nigeria’s economic diversification efforts.
The delegation expressed appreciation to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its continued partnership, while Chinese institutions involved signaled strong interest in expanding investment and technology cooperation with Nigeria.
The NCSP reaffirmed its commitment to driving high-impact bilateral partnerships that strengthen Nigeria–China relations, accelerate agricultural modernisation, and unlock inclusive economic opportunities nationwide.
