Investment Sector
Agriculture
Backbone of the Economy
Agriculture is the backbone of Bauchi State's economy, with 80% of the population engaged in the production of food and cash crops.
The state boasts vast arable land of high quality—4.2 million hectares of loamy alluvial soil, of which only 1.8 million hectares are currently under cultivation. Predominant crops include cereals (sorghum, millet, rice, maize), vegetables, and tree crops like gum Arabic.
Key Statistics
- Arable Land4.2M Hectares
- Current Cultivation1.8M Hectares
- Irrigation Capacity181,000 Hectares
- Population Engaged80%
What We Offer
Investment Opportunities
Priority Value Chains (Agro-Food Processing)
- Cereal and Legume: Maize, Rice, Millet, Groundnuts
- Oil Seeds: Sesame
- Agro-Forestry: Gum Arabic, Mango, Date Palm
- Livestock: Sheep, Goat, Cattle (Meat processing)
Large Scale Commercial Production
- Rice and Soya bean production
- Sesame seeds
- Livestock, Fisheries, and Poultry
- Pasture Production (Gamba grass etc.)
Natural Beauty & Cosmetics Raw Materials
- Shea Butter — extracted from the shea tree, a key export
- Coconut Oil & Cold-pressed Sesame Oil
- Aloe Vera — cultivated for gel and cosmetic use
- Fragrance & Essential Oils from local flora for perfumery
Arts, Crafts & Industrial Raw Materials
- Plant-based Dyes — Indigo, Henna for textile and leather
- Natural Fibers — Cotton, Sisal, Raffia for weaving
- Calabash, Gourd, and Wood for carvings & ornaments
- Hides & Skin for quality leather craft production
Due Diligence
Investment Brief
Investment Brief
Agriculture Sector Investment Brief
Discover commercial agriculture investment opportunities across 4.2 million hectares of arable land, agro-processing potential, priority value chains, projected returns, available government incentives, and partnership structures within Bauchi State.
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Sectoral Incentives
✓Availability of Land for agricultural purposes
✓Opportunity for establishing agro-processing industries
✓Pioneer status relief for specific agricultural activities
✓95% Capital Allowance
✓Zero Import Duty on equipment and machinery
✓Lower Corporate Income Tax rate
