Kwara's Kaiama Shea Butter Factory to Create 10,000 Jobs and Boost Rural Economies
Kwara State's Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Afees Alabi, has announced that the Kaiama Shea Butter Factory will generate 10,000 direct and indirect jobs upon completion.
Dr Alabi made the disclosure during a site visit to assess progress and align the project with the state government's priorities on Saturday in Kaiama. He explained that the factory will employ local collectors, processors, transporters, and small-scale traders, with significant benefits for rural women and youths.
The commissioner highlighted the strategic location of the factory in a major shea-producing zone, stating it aims to maximise the potential of Kwara's abundant shea resources. He praised the state's shea butter for its high oil content, natural purity, and rising demand in the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food industries-both locally and internationally.
"This factory represents more than an industrial project it is a symbol of how local potential can drive global relevance", he stated.
He said that the factory was part of Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's bold and people-centered approach to governance and his resolve to stimulate inclusive economic growth and uplift rural communities.
"This is what it means to govern with vision; investing in the land, empowering the people, and securing the future", the Commissioner added.
He said that the factory was a key part of the Kwara Government's broader strategy to drive sustainable agro-industrial development and empower rural communities.
The commissioner added that the project would also position the State as a competitive leader in Nigeria's agricultural value chain.
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