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Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors African Development Bank Group - Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Launch of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones in Kaduna State, Nigeria April 8, 2025

· Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (International)

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiSpeech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors African Development Bank Group - Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Launch of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones in Kaduna State, Nigeria April 8, 2025

ContextSpeech at the groundbreaking of special agro-industrial processing zones in Kaduna State, Nigeria; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and promotes local food processing.

Why it mattersThe zones aim to process farm produce locally and create rural jobs in northern Nigeria.

Problems raised
  1. Agriculture is not industrialised.
  2. Processing capacity is low.
  3. Rural jobs are scarce.
Solutions proposed
  1. Launch Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones.
  2. Partner with state governments.
  3. Transform agriculture into business.
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