Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) are part of a strategic initiative in Nigeria aimed at promoting agricultural industrialization. The concept involves creating designated zones where agribusinesses can operate efficiently, benefiting from infrastructure, services, and policy support.

At its core of this transformation, the Bank is working with governments and the private sector in 11 African countries to create Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) that will turn the rural landscape into economic zones of prosperity and harnessing the power of commercial agriculture and food production.

Apr 8, 2025 · Nigeria’s food and agriculture sector is set to enter a new era of industrialization, as the Nigerian government, the African Development Bank, and the State government of Kaduna kickstart the construction of Phase 1 of the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program. The groundbreaking ceremony starts in Kaduna …

5 days ago · The Nigeria Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project is a strategic government initiative totransform the agricultural sector by establishing Agro-processing clusters in high-potential areas.

SAPZ is a program designed by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in close collaboration with the Africa Development Bank, (AfDB) the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).

The overall development objective of the SAPZ program is two fold: (1) support the development of SAPZ in high food production areas to supply the domestic food market and create exportable surpluses; and (2) capacitate smallholder farmers, small agroprocessors and traders, and community-based service providers, including women and youth, to ...

Apr 11, 2025 · According to him, the SAPZ initiative, supported with counterpart funding from development partners and the private sector, is designed to address challenges that have long hindered the growth of Nigeria’s agricultural economy, including inadequate processing infrastructure, limited access to markets, and rural unemployment. ...

Apr 7, 2025 · The SAPZ Program goal is to increase household incomes, foster job creation in rural agricultural communities, especially for youth and women, and enhance food and nutritional security in Nigeria. The development objective is to support inclusive and sustainable agro-industrial development.

In a bold move to revolutionize Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector, the Federal Government has convened a high-level dialogue at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Office, Abuja to accelerate the implementation of the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ-1) …

Apr 12, 2025 · For you and for the country, SAPZ is a game changer—one that will enable Nigeria to diversify its economy with a sustainable source,” he noted. The Vice President also expressed appreciation to key international partners, including the African Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, and the International Fund for Agricultural ...