Country background The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations, was established as an international financial institution in 1977. IFAD is dedicated to eradicating rural poverty in developing countries. Over 70 percent of the world’s poorest people – 1.4 billion women, children, and men
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Background on project The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is financing and supporting three agricultural projects in Nigeria – the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ), and the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria (LIFE-ND). These projects have incorporated
Background The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), with financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), is implementing the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme in selected states across Nigeria.The overall development objective of the Programme is to
The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program is a flagship initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and International Financial Institutions (IFIs) such as IFAD to transform the agricultural sector and enhance food security, employment, and income generation in the country. The program aims to establish integrated agro-processing hubs
The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program is a flagship initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and International Financial Institutions (IFIs) such as IFAD to transform the agricultural sector and enhance food security, employment, and income generation in the country. The program aims to establish integrated agro-processing hubs
Project Background The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) requested for the support of the African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and International Fund for Agricultural Development to finance the Special Agricultural Processing Zones (SAPZs) in Nigeria. The Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) is a major investment program of the Federal
Project Background The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) requested for the support of the African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and International Fund for Agricultural Development to finance the Special Agricultural Processing Zones (SAPZs) in Nigeria. The Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) is a major investment program of the Federal
Introduction The Agricultural Transformation Centre (ATC) under the Ogun State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) is a strategically planned facility designed to support agricultural production, aggregation, storage, and agro-processing across priority value chains. The scale and intensity of crop production, storage, and processing activities within the ATC and its out-grower
The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity infrastructure for the Phase I Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones across Nigeria. The partnership is expected to strengthen the implementation of the
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating industrialisation and agricultural transformation through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme following a high-level study visit to the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) in the Republic of Benin. The delegation was led by the Vice President of the Federal
IntroductionThe proposed Agricultural Transformation Centre (ATC) at Okuku, Yala LGA, Cross River State, is a 37.8-hectare agro-industrial complex designed under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) initiative. The facility will handle large volumes of raw agricultural commodities, provide bulk storage and processing, and support associated ancillary activities which create significant
IntroductionThis Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) including Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP) has been prepared for the Agricultural Transformation Centre (ATC) at Tudun Saibu–Maigana, Soba LGA, under the Kaduna State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Program. The project is implemented by the Federal Government of Nigeria, Kaduna State Government, and the African
Project OverviewThe Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA),is implementing the Ijaiye Agribusiness Industrial Hub (AIH) and the Eruwa AgriculturalTransformation Centre (ATC) under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ)Programme with financial support from the African Development Bank (AfDB). The projects aredesigned to transform agriculture from predominantly
Background of the Project The Eruwa Agricultural Transformation Centre (ATC) is one of the priority investment locations under the Oyo State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The ATC is located in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State and covers approximately
Background Information he significance of agriculture in the economy of a nation cannot be overstated because it is the economic mainstay of the majority of households in Nigeria. Agriculture can be an engine of growth for overall national development, but igniting inclusive growth has proven difficult. Thus, proactive utilization of
BACKGROUND1.1 The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a Facility from the African Development Bank (AfDB), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to finance the cost of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Program (SAPZ), and intends to apply part of the proceeds under IFAD
1.0 INTRODUCTIONThe Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme is a flagship initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) aimed at accelerating agricultural transformation through the development of integrated agro-industrial clusters in areas of high agricultural production across the country. The programme is implemented by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture
. Background and ContextThe Federal Government of Nigeria has received a Facility from the African Development Bank (AfDB), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to finance the cost of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Program (SAPZ), and intends to apply part of the proceeds
Introduction This Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) has been prepared for the proposed Ijaye AgroIndustrial Hub (AIH) under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The Project is promoted by the Oyo State Government through the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA)
