EU and Edo State explore agricultural and livestock investments in Nigeria
What happened
The European Union and the Edo State Government met in Abuja to explore investment opportunities in agriculture and livestock. The discussions took place ahead of the Edo International Agricultural and Livestock Investment Summit scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. Massimo De Luca, the EU Head of Cooperation, met with a delegation from the Edo State Government, which was led by Hon. Roland Igbadumhe.
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Why it matters
The talks focused on strengthening cooperation for investment in key sectors, including cocoa and dairy production. Edo State plans to allocate over 20,000 hectares for cocoa expansion and has more than 10,000 hectares available for livestock production. Hon. Roland Igbadumhe stated that the European Union pledged to collaborate with the state government on its investment drive.
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Who's involved
- Massimo De LucaHead of Cooperation for the European Union
- SuleSenior Special Assistant on Agriculture and Food Security for the Edo State Government
- NigeriaSovereign state where the consultations took place
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The entities involved
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Abuja
capital city of Nigeria
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Massimo De Luca
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Sule
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