The National Coordination Office of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative successfully organized a week-long training workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) with a strong focus on gender sensitivity. The event, held at Monteccitto Hotel and Suites in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, ran from January 19 to January 25, 2025,
Background and Main Objective of the Mission The 1st joint Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) supervision mission of the Special Agro-processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme was conducted between 26 October to 29 November 2024. The Special Agro-processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme was declared by IFAD
The Federal Government, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and African Development Bank, AfDB, have resolved to boost food production and transform rural economy with the Special Agro-Industrial Zones, SAPZ, programme. Speaking at the first joint FGN/IFAD Supervision Wrap-up Event for the SAPZ programme, the National Programme Coordinator, Dr. Kabir
The rice off-takers, Mafa Rice and Alhansad, have strengthened their partnership with smallholder farmers in Kano State during the 1st Joint Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)/International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Supervision Mission Workshop. During this workshop, both companies emphasized their commitment to fostering productive collaboration with farmers, aiming to
The workshop, aimed at launching the 1st FGN/IFAD supervision mission for the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme, drew representatives from various government bodies, including the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Federal Ministry of Finance, Kano State Government, International Fund for Agriculture (IFAD), African Development Bank (AfDB),
In alignment with Nigeria’s economic diversification goals, Kano State recently launched an agricultural input distribution programme under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative. The programme, part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, is a pilot effort to strengthen Nigeria’s status as an attractive investment hub, particularly in
The National Coordination Office – Special Agro Industrial processing Zones (SAPZ) under the Support of International Fund for Agriculture (IFAD) facilitated and Coordinate the signing of Agreement between the Rice and Tomato Farmers in Kura and Bagwai LGA in Kano State. The Purpose for the meeting was to formalize relationships
The Honorable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari in conjunction with National Program Coordinator – Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ), Dr. Kabir Yusuf had a bilateral engagement with the Rabo Bank of the Netherlands focusing on improved access to finance for smallholder farmers in the SAPZ catchment
‘We Must Make Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Project Work in Nigeria’ – Agric Minister The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has emphasized that the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project is an integral part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda on food security, agro-industrialisation, and inclusive
Meeting Between National Coordination office for Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (NPC-SAPZ) Program and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADFUND). The goal: to foster a productive partnership that would revolutionize the nation’s agro-industrial landscape. As the participants settled in, the NPC-SAPZ, Dr. Kabir Yusuf, stood to deliver his welcome remarks. His
