The Nigeria Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project is a strategic government initiative to
transform the agricultural sector by establishing Agro-processing clusters in high-potential areas. The SAPZ
program seeks to contribute significantly to Nigeria’s economic growth and development by enhancing
agricultural productivity, promoting value addition, and creating jobs.
The Program is structured into two phases: SAPZ I, currently being implemented in seven states, and SAPZ
II, in the development stage. Both phases are supported by a consortium of development partners, including
the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the International SAPZ
Programme for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
Due to the Program’s scale and potential environmental and social impacts, it has been categorized as a
Category 1 project under the AfDB’s Integrated Safeguards System (ISS). Developing a comprehensive
Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) became imperative to manage these risks and ensure
sustainable development effectively. By developing and implementing this comprehensive ESMS, the SAPZ
program aims to minimize negative impacts, enhance positive outcomes, and contribute to sustainable
development in Nigeria.
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