US, Kebbi sign $10m pact to support agribusiness

The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) and Kebbi State Government have signed a $10 million agreement to develop and expand local agricultural enterprises in the state.

The five-year agreement was signed by President and CEO of USADF, C.D. Glin Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.

Kebbi State and USADF will contribute $5 million each over five years to provide seed capital and technical assistance to local agribusinesses. It would also oversight through their local partner, Diamond Development Initiative (DDI).

Governor Bagudu told journalists after the signing ceremony yesterday in Abuja that “Empowering local governments is essential for rural transformation.” the and