The South East Development Commission has begun the site identification, mapping, and scoping exercise for the South East Agro-Development Program as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to modernise and expand agricultural production.
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The exercise officially started in Enugu State in partnership with the State Government, marking what officials describe as a major first step toward accelerating agricultural transformation and strengthening Nigeria’s strategic grain reserves.
According to the Commission, the initiative is aligned with the Agriculture Plan of the Renewed Hope Agenda and builds on Enugu State’s ongoing efforts to establish farm estates in every Local Government Area. Field teams are already carrying out assessments in Ezeagu, Udi, Igbo-Eze, and Nsukka LGAs to identify key agricultural clusters, validate investment-ready sites, and prepare the region ahead of the 2026 planting season.
SEDC said the program will rely on data-driven planning and strong collaboration with Federal MDAs, Development Partners, and the Private Sector to create a sustainable agro-industrial value chain. The Commission noted that the project aims to create jobs, improve livelihoods, support economic growth, and advance food security across the South East region and the nation.
