Kaduna and FG to build major ginger processing hub
Sunday Katung, Senator representing Kaduna South, announced a partnership between the Federal Government and Kaduna State Government to establish a ₦40 billion ginger production and processing hub in Kachia. The initiative is expected to become the largest ginger processing facility in Africa and aims to boost economic growth in Southern Kaduna. Katung highlighted the benefits for local farmers, including job creation and value addition, and linked the project to the economic diversification agenda of President Bola Tinubu and the development plans of Governor Uba Sani. He also mentioned other achievements in the district, such as new educational and healthcare facilities, and called for unity during the Lenten and Ramadan seasons.
Key takeaways
- Sunday Katung revealed that Kaduna State has committed ₦20 billion to the ginger hub, with the Federal Government providing the remaining funds.
- The facility is projected to be the largest ginger processing hub in Africa and will be located in Kachia Local Government Area.
- The project is designed to enhance ginger production, reduce post-harvest losses, create jobs, and stimulate rural economic activities.
- Katung also secured a five-year partnership with Project C.U.R.E. to supply medical equipment worth about ₦8 billion to hospitals in the district.
- He urged Kaduna South residents to use the Lenten and Ramadan periods to promote unity and peaceful coexistence.
