Shetima launches $500m agricultural investment fund for Niger Delta
Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched a $500 million agricultural investment fund for the Niger Delta to diversify the region's economy away from crude oil. The fund will support various agricultural sectors and is backed by international development partners.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to address long-term economic dependency issues in the Niger Delta by fostering sustainable growth in food production and employment.
Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday launched a $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund aimed at transforming the region into a major agricultural hub and reducing its dependence on crude oil.
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