By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, CON, is in Beijing for final negotiations with the Chines...
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, CON, is in Beijing for final negotiations with the Chinese government on a landmark Model Integrated Poultry Development Project set to transform the state’s agricultural sector.
According to a statement issued by the Commissioner of Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the visit follows earlier high-level discussions in Abuja with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Yu Dunhai, signalling growing bilateral commitment to the initiative.
The governor is accompanied by a Federal Government delegation led by the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, Mr. Joseph Tegba—underscoring the national importance of the project.
Valued at USD $200 million, the integrated poultry project is projected to create 350,000 direct and indirect jobs and generate over USD $450 million annually. The state government says the investment will strengthen food security, accelerate agro-industrialisation, boost exports and position Kaduna as a leader in modern agribusiness.
During his engagements in Beijing, Governor Sani will meet with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) and other critical partners to deepen technical collaboration and consolidate investment commitments.
Commenting on the mission, Malam Maiyaki said the governor’s presence in China reflects Kaduna State’s determination to pursue strategic partnerships capable of delivering large-scale economic transformation.
“Governor Uba Sani’s engagement in Beijing demonstrates Kaduna State’s commitment to partnerships that drive 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,” Maiyaki said.
He added that the Kaduna State Government remains committed to attracting world-class investments that expand opportunities for young people and promote inclusive development.
Governor Sani, according to the statement, also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for designating Kaduna as the pilot location for the project and thanked the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its sustained partnership.
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