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) under a Public–Private Development Partnership (PPDP) framework.
Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy, providing livelihoods for the majority of households and offering strong potential for inclusive economic growth. However, structural constraints—such as low productivity, weak value-chain integration, and high post-harvest losses—continue to limit sector performance. This ESIA has been conducted in compliance with the Environmental Impact Assessment Act (Cap E12 LFN 2004) and AfDB Integrated Safeguards System (ISS) to identify environmental and social risks and define appropriate mitigation and management measures.
Nigeria’s agricultural sector contributes significantly to employment and GDP; however, it is characterized by structural inefficiencies such as:
• Low input utilization and mechanization levels; • Weak integration between production and processing; • Inadequate storage and logistics infrastructure; • High vulnerability to climate variability.
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