The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, is in Beijing to advance final agreements with the Chinese Government on a pioneering Model Integrated Poultry Development Project in Kaduna State, a landmark initiative expected to create 350,000 direct and indirect jobs and generate over USD $450 million annually.
A statement by the Honourable Commissioner of Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki said; ‘The visit follows substantive discussions in Nigeria with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Ambassador Yu Dunhai’.
Governor Sani is accompanied by a Federal Government delegation led by the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, Mr. Joseph Tegba, highlighting the national significance of the initiative.
‘Valued at USD $200 million, the project aims to strengthen food security, accelerate agro-industrialisation, boost exports, and position Kaduna as a leader in modern agribusiness’, the statement added.
During the visit, Governor Uba Sani will engage China Communications Construction Company and other key partners to consolidate investment commitments and deepen technical collaboration.
Commenting on the mission, the Honourable Commissioner of Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, said: ‘Governor Uba Sani’s engagement in Beijing demonstrates Kaduna State’s commitment to strategic partnerships that deliver transformative economic growth. This landmark poultry project will create thousands of jobs, strengthen food security, and position Kaduna as a continental leader in modern agribusiness’.
The Kaduna State Government, under Governor Sani’s leadership, remains committed to attracting world-class investments to drive inclusive economic growth and expand opportunities for young people.
‘Governor Uba Sani also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for designating Kaduna as the pilot location for this landmark initiative, and to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for their continued partnership’, the statement concluded.
