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Agro-Industrial Zones to Boost FCT Agriculture

Folusho Oluwole
Last updated: October 25, 2023 6:30 pm
By Folusho Oluwole
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Optimism Surrounds the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme

In an effort to revitalise the agricultural sector in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Administration is focusing on the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. This ambitious initiative aims to bring a fresh wave of growth and innovation, particularly within the livestock sector.

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Optimism Surrounds the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) ProgrammeEquipping Committee MembersAddressing Challenges for a Smooth StartAfDB and IsDB Back the SAPZ ProgrammeExpanding Horizons: The SAPZ Programme

Equipping Committee Members

The secretary of the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat at FCTA, Mr. Lawan Geidam, expressed unwavering optimism during the inauguration of a five-day workshop for members of the programme’s implementation committee in Abuja. He believes that the SAPZ programme will not only enhance the FCT’s revenue streams but also serve as a catalyst for employment creation and infrastructural development in host communities. Geidam reaffirmed the FCT Administration’s steadfast commitment to support the programme’s implementation, emphasising the need to achieve the desired outcomes.

During the workshop, an agricultural consultant, Dr. Adesola Oyebanji, offered insights into the programme’s objectives and underlined its crucial role in enhancing project management skills among committee members. This skill development is seen as vital for overcoming both expected and unexpected challenges in the implementation of the SAPZ programme.

Addressing Challenges for a Smooth Start

Oyebanji also urged the FCT Administration to promptly address challenges at the proposed Paikon Kore Grazing Reserve, which is positioned to become a central hub for livestock production, processing, and marketing in the FCT. Resolving these issues swiftly is essential for ensuring a smooth start to the programme.

AfDB and IsDB Back the SAPZ Programme

The programme coordinator in FCT, Hajiya Umma Abubakar, expressed her gratitude to the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for their support of the SAPZ programme. She assured these institutions that the Programme Implementation Committee is fully prepared to drive transformative change in the livestock sector of the federal capital.

Expanding Horizons: The SAPZ Programme

The SAPZ programme’s initial phase, backed by AfDB, is set to be implemented in various regions, including Cross River, Imo, Kaduna, Kano, Kwara, Ogun, Oyo, and the FCT. This comprehensive programme aims to promote inclusive and sustainable agro-industrial development in Nigeria. It comprises four key components designed to enhance climate-adaptive infrastructure for agro-industrial hubs. It will also boost agricultural productivity, improve enterprise development, stimulate agricultural value chain growth, and create employment opportunities. Additionally, it seeks to support agro-industrial zone policy and institutional development, along with programme coordination and management. The ambitious SAPZ programme is scheduled for implementation between 2022 and 2026.

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Folusho Oluwole
ByFolusho Oluwole
Folusho Oluwole has expertise in research and translation, data collection, scriptwriting and editing, content creation and management, media relations and TV presentation. She has worked on projects for United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), National Home Grown School Feeding Program (NHGSFP)/ Partnership for Child Development, Civil Society- Scaling up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN), Akweya TV Limited, and Isu Media Limited. A graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, holding a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, Ms Oluwole was researcher and language translator for the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) documentary project titled “Unwrapping Our Peace”.
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