Nigeria’s drive to modernise its agricultural sector recorded a significant boost as a high-level delegation led by the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, alongside the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, Mr Joseph Tegbe, began a series of strategic engagements with major agribusiness firms in Beijing, China.
The delegation visited Beijing Doudian Yisheng Halal Meat Industry Co. Ltd and CP Food Layers and Eggs Ltd, two key operators within China’s livestock and poultry industry. The visits were part of ongoing high-level discussions aimed at fast-tracking the development of Nigeria’s livestock sector while promoting agro-industrial growth in Kaduna State and other regions across the country.
The engagements are also intended to complement earlier discussions held by the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership with DQY Ecological Farm, a prominent subsidiary of the China Communications Construction Company Group. The farm is recognised as one of China’s most advanced agricultural technology platforms.
Officials involved in the mission explained that the facility tours and meetings form part of broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s livestock industry and deepen the agricultural value chain in Kaduna State and beyond. They noted that discussions focused on expanding technical cooperation, finalising project structures, and securing long-term investment commitments from Chinese partners.
The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership stated that the mission aligns with the Federal Government’s priorities on food security, agricultural industrialisation and increased foreign investment under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. The Partnership reaffirmed its resolve to support collaborative initiatives capable of driving large-scale agricultural transformation and sustainable economic growth.
A key aspect of the collaboration is the planned establishment of a USD 200 million National Integrated Poultry Development Project, with its pilot phase to be located in Kaduna State. The project is designed for future replication across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and is projected to become one of the most technologically advanced poultry enterprises in West Africa, helping to reduce the cost of eggs and other poultry products through efficient large-scale production.
Projections indicate that once fully operational, the Kaduna pilot phase will generate more than USD 450 million in annual revenue and create over 350,000 direct and indirect jobs across the national poultry value chain. Analysts say the initiative will enhance food production capacity, accelerate agro-industrialisation, improve export competitiveness and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic diversification.
Members of the delegation expressed appreciation to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its continued partnership and increasing commitment to Nigeria’s agricultural development. Chinese institutions involved in the engagements reportedly showed strong interest in expanding investment and technology collaboration with Nigeria.
The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership further reaffirmed its commitment to advancing impactful bilateral partnerships that strengthen Nigeria–China relations, promote agricultural modernisation and unlock inclusive economic opportunities for millions of Nigerians.
