The pilot phase of the National Integrated Poultry Project, a landmark agricultural investment championed by the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), is set to take off in Kaduna State. The project is expected to generate over $450 million in revenue and create more than 350,000 jobs across Nigeria’s poultry value chain.
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The announcement was made on Wednesday during a high-level meeting between Governor Uba Sani, officials of the NCSP, and the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Yu Dunhai, held to deepen cooperation between both nations in agriculture and investment. Kaduna has been chosen as the lead pilot state, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s growing economic collaboration with China.
Speaking at the event, NCSP Director-General, Joseph Tegbe, commended the Kaduna State Government for its swift approval and allocation of over 7,000 hectares of land for the project’s immediate commencement. He praised the state’s proactive leadership and commitment to economic transformation through international partnerships.
“This initiative goes beyond large-scale poultry production—it’s about food security, affordability, and sustainable livelihoods,” Tegbe said. “By lowering feed costs and increasing supply, the project will make eggs and poultry products more accessible to Nigerian families, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”
He explained that the project will also empower existing poultry farmers by giving them access to locally sourced feedstock, reducing production costs and improving profitability.
“This is a powerful example of how global collaboration can deliver tangible impact in local communities,” Tegbe added.
Governor Uba Sani described the partnership as a “defining milestone” in Kaduna’s mission to attract transformative investments and position the state as a continental hub for agriculture and agribusiness.
“With agriculture contributing 43 percent to our GDP and employing over 60 percent of our citizens, this partnership will accelerate productivity, enhance food security, and expand prosperity for our people,” he said.
The Governor expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for selecting Kaduna as the pilot location, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to supporting initiatives that drive inclusive growth and rural development.
Ambassador Yu Dunhai commended Kaduna’s remarkable progress and investment-friendly environment, describing the state as a “model destination” for international investors. He noted that China remains committed to supporting Nigeria’s agricultural modernization and rural transformation.
Under the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF), the project’s pilot phase will be executed through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) jointly established by the Chinese Government, the NCSP, and the Kaduna State Government.
Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2025, covering 10,000 hectares that will integrate maize and soybean cultivation for poultry feed, alongside large-scale poultry operations. The initiative is projected to create 50,000 direct jobs and over 300,000 indirect employment opportunities across the value chain — marking a major leap toward a more resilient and prosperous agricultural future for Nigeria.
