Benue’s National Food City Approved | Nigeria News

Benue State just approved a jaw-dropping $378 billion agricultural mega-project, the National Food City, set to transform Otukpo into a full-scale farming and processing hub — turning raw crops into finished goods for local use and export. Governor Hyacinth Alia greenlit the deal, which promises over 15,000 direct jobs and positions Benue as a powerhouse in food production. Spanning 30,000 hectares, this private-sector initiative spans 25 years, with full ownership transferring to the state at the end — a bold, long-term strategy to build a self-sustaining agricultural economy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e860162bddb6e2ed