Adamawa’s Lamido Unveils 2,000-Hectare Agricultural Hub to Transform Food Security and Youth Employment

 The future of agriculture in Adamawa is set for a dramatic shift as the Lamido of Adamawa has approved 2,000 hectares of fertile land for the creation of a state-of-the-art agricultural hub—an ambitious project designed to secure food supplies, empower youth, and position the state as a national model for agribusiness.

Source: TG News

The initiative, part of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, will be driven by Business Development Managers Consultancy Services (BDMCs) in partnership with the Adamawa Emirate Council and the state government. During a ceremony at the Lamido’s palace, the project was unveiled as a fully integrated agribusiness platform that will not only cultivate and process agricultural produce but also provide world-class training, packaging, and export opportunities.

At the heart of the plan is job creation, with projections of more than 10,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities for young people. Abubakar Umar Al-Umar, Chairman of BDMCs-Nigeria’s Board of Directors, hailed the Lamido’s foresight, describing the land allocation as a foundation for agricultural excellence. He revealed that crops such as yellow maize, sesame seeds, ginger, turmeric, soybeans, and hibiscus would be cultivated alongside robust livestock and fisheries operations, ranging from poultry and goat farming to milk and fish production.

The Emirate Council, represented by Secretary Umar Yahaya, pledged full support for the initiative, underlining the Lamido’s commitment to projects that foster development and strengthen food security.

What makes the Adamawa hub remarkable is the scale of its ambition. Valued at $80 million, the investment is backed by American financiers and supported with cutting-edge machinery from China. Vice Chairman of BDMCs, Chief Peter Alex Olayinka, described it as a transformative project that will boost agricultural production, raise state revenue, and serve as a blueprint for similar ventures in Osun and Delta States.

Beyond farming, the hub will host a Tropical Institute of Agriculture where young Nigerians from across all 36 states will be trained in crop specialisation and agribusiness management. With hands-on learning, financial support, and guaranteed export offtake, the institute promises to shape a new generation of agricultural entrepreneurs.

Plans are also underway to develop an Agro-City within the hub, complete with an administrative complex, hostels, a farm market, a hotel, an aquatic-themed restaurant, and even a helipad to welcome investors. With banks such as Sterling and Keystone backing the project, the Adamawa Agricultural Hub is poised to merge tradition with modern innovation, giving Nigeria a powerful new engine for food production, youth empowerment, and economic growth.