{
  "id": 7572194,
  "title": "Edo seeks UAE investments in agriculture, livestock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/edo-seeks-uae-investments-in-agriculture-livestock",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T15:06:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/edo-seeks-uae-investments-in-agriculture-livestock/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Edo State Government has begun discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attract investments in agriculture, livestock production, and agro-processing, as part of Governor Monday Okpebholo's initiative to broaden the state's economic foundations. During a recent meeting with the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al Shamsi, the delegation led by Edo State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Ohimai Ehijimetor, discussed potential investment opportunities in the region.\n\nEhijimetor highlighted the government's ambition to move agriculture from subsistence activity to a primary driver of economic growth and job creation. He emphasized that Edo State possesses the necessary land, climate, and agricultural resources to support large-scale investments, but needs stronger private-sector involvement to unlock its full potential. The state possesses vast opportunities in oil palm, cocoa, pineapple, maize, and cassava production, as well as livestock sectors including cattle, goat, poultry, and fish production.\n\nThe meeting took place as Edo State prepares to host the Edo International Agricultural and Livestock Investment Summit in December, which aims to connect investors with opportunities in the state's agricultural value chains. The UAE's experience in food security, agricultural technology, livestock development, and international investment makes it a valuable partner for Edo State, according to Assistant Commissioner for Livestock Development, Roland Igbadumhe.\n\nThe UAE and Nigeria recently signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which could further strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations. Ambassador Al Shamsi praised the Edo State government's initiative and pledged support for the successful hosting of the investment summit, promising to help mobilize UAE-based investors and business groups. The Edo State government plans to engage foreign missions, development partners, and private investors in the lead-up to the summit, aiming to position Edo State as an attractive destination for international capital.",
  "summary": "The Edo State Government has opened talks with the United Arab Emirates to attract fresh investment into agriculture, livestock production and agro-process Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-seeks-uae-investments-in-agriculture-livestock/",
  "key_points": [
    "Edo State government seeks UAE investments in agriculture and livestock.",
    "Governor Okpebholo aims to transform agriculture into economic growth driver.",
    "Edo to host investment summit in December with UAE support."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Edo seeks UAE investments in agriculture, livestock",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/edo-seeks-uae-investments-in-agriculture-livestock-7574287",
        "published": "2026-09-15T15:16:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}