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)
The National Project Coordinator (NPC) of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme, Dr. Kabir Yusuf, hosted a high-level Breakfast Roundtable Meeting in Abuja on facilitating seamless investment entry and operations within Nigeria’s SAPZs. The event brought together key government officials, development partners, regulatory agencies, and private sector investors to
Background of the ProjectThe Ijaiye Agro-Industrial Hub (AIH) is a flagship intervention under the Oyo StateGovernment’s Agribusiness Development Programme, implemented through the Oyo StateAgribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) within the framework of the Special AgroIndustrial Processing Zones (SAPZ). The project is supported by development partners,including the African Development Bank (AfDB), Islamic
At the ongoing Africa Forward Summit 2026 held on 12 May 2026 in Nairobi, Nigeria strengthened its strategic partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development through a successful high-level bilateral meeting between the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security and Chair of the IFAD 49th Governing Council, Abubakar
The Agro-Industrial Hub (AIH) at Adiabo, Odukpani LGA, Cross River State, is a 130-hectare facility designed under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) initiative. The scale and intensity of agricultural production, storage, and processing activities create significant risks of pest infestations that can undermine productivity, food safety, and environmental sustainability.
