The Lamido of Adamawa has approved the allocation of 2,000 hectares of land to establish a modern agricultural hub, which is expected to transform farming practices and create jobs for ten thousand youths across the state.
The Adamawa State Agricultural Hub, a component of the ACReSAL initiative, will be spearheaded by Business Development Managers Consultancy Services (BDMCs) in partnership with the Adamawa Emirate Council and the state government.
During a meeting at the Lamido’s palace, it was revealed that the 2,000 hectares of fertile land allotted by the royal father will host a comprehensive agricultural platform covering every aspect of agriculture—from cultivation and harvesting to processing, packaging, and export.
Hon. Abubakar Umar Al-Umar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BDMCs-Nigeria, commended the royal father for his foresight in supporting development projects. He noted that key crops to be cultivated include yellow maize, sesame seeds, ginger, turmeric, soybeans, and hibiscus.
He also mentioned that the hub will support livestock and fisheries operations, such as goat farming, poultry, milk production, fish farming, cow rearing, fattening, and animal husbandry.
“BDMCs, a company specialising in agricultural (energy) and livestock, is developing the ‘Adamawa State Agricultural Hub’ in partnership with the Adamawa State Emirate Council. The project involves building a comprehensive agricultural platform on the 2,000 hectares of land generously provided by His Royal Highness, the Lamido of Adamawa. The land has been surveyed and confirmed to be fertile and suitable,” he stated.
Speaking on behalf of the Lamido of Adamawa, Umar Yahaya, the secretary of the emirate, expressed their readiness to continue the partnership that will bring development to the state and improve food security.
The Vice Chairman of BDMCs, Chief Peter Alex Olayinka (Mayegun of Isheri), emphasised that when fully operational, the $80 million investment is projected to create direct and indirect jobs for at least 10,000 youths, improve food security, boost internally generated revenue, and enhance agricultural research and training across the state.
He explained that the initiative is also designed for nationwide expansion, with Adamawa serving as the pilot project before similar initiatives are rolled out in Osun and Delta States.
“The project is funded by American partners, with an estimated investment of $80 million. Chinese partners are supplying the necessary machinery. This multi-party collaboration involves expertise in various agricultural aspects, equipment provision, and financial backing from different investors to ensure the proper execution of the project.”
The Chief Operating Officer of BDMCs, Ali Abdulkareem, and Mujaheed Abubakar, the Protocol and Communication Officer of the firm, explained that plans are underway to dredge nearby rivers to enable year-round farming and to introduce advanced techniques such as all-crop sensing and greenhouse production.
They stated that the project includes a Tropical Institute of Agriculture within the hub, designed to train personnel from all 36 states of Nigeria.
“Trainees will be taught about specific crops suitable for their state’s comparative advantages, provided financial support for farming under supervision, and their produce will be off-taken for export.”
BDMCs have stated that their Infrastructure Development will include an Agro-City featuring an Administrative Complex, Hostels, a Farm Market Square, a 3-Star Hotel, an Aquatic Farm Restaurant and even a Helipad for Foreign Investors’ easy access to the Hub.
With this landmark ACReSAL Project, which will be anchored by Sterling Bank and Keystone Bank Ltd is set to become a leading hub for modern agriculture in Nigeria, blending tradition, technology and youth empowerment.