Nigeria is investing over $538 million to reshape its agriculture sector through the launch of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) and a new 10-year strategy focused on youth inclusion and rural growth. The SAPZ initiative—backed by partners like the African Development Bank and the Islamic Development Bank—is already creating jobs and tackling post-harvest losses by setting up hubs where farmers can access processing, storage, and transport services closer to their fields.
This is more than policy; it’s a generational bet. A $1billion recapitalization of the Bank of Agriculture means young people across Nigeria can now access loans to start or grow their agribusinesses. Projects underway range from greenhouse farming to tractor schemes and aquaculture, helping to turn agriculture into a viable and profitable career path.
The 10-year action plan will guide this shift, with a focus on local processing, public-private partnerships, and climate-smart farming—all led by Nigeria’s next generation.
