OCP Africa, a prominent advocate for agricultural sustainability across the continent, has made significant strides in enhancing Nigeria’s fertilizer production capacity through a $43.1 million investment in blending facilities.
This initiative, part of the company’s broader efforts to transform agriculture in Africa, was spotlighted by the Country Manager of OCP Africa-Nigeria, Oluwatoba Clement Asana, at the 2024 Food and Energy Security in Africa Conference held in Lagos.
The conference, organised by White & Case LLP in partnership with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), AFREXIM, and African Finance Corporation (AFC), provided a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss solutions for Africa’s food and energy challenges.
Asana revealed that OCP Africa’s investment in fertilizer blending facilities spans Ogun, Kaduna, and Sokoto states, contributing over 500,000 metric tons per annum to the nation’s fertilizer production capacity.
This development, he said, addresses critical supply gaps in the agricultural sector and empowers farmers with locally produced, high-quality fertilizer solutions tailored to Nigeria’s diverse soil and crop needs.
