According to the Kwara Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Afees Alabi, the Kaiama Shea Butter Factory will create 10,000 direct and indirect jobs after it is completed.

During a site visit on Saturday in Kaiama, Alabi revealed this information, explaining that it was to evaluate ongoing work and guarantee alignment with the state government’s delivery priorities.

The commissioner explained that the factory would engage local collectors, processors, transporters, and small-scale traders, which will significantly benefit rural women and youth.

He said the factory, located in the heart of a major shea-producing zone, is a strategic investment aimed at unlocking the full potential of Kwara’s abundant shea resources.

Alabi lauded the superior quality of Kwara’s shea butter, noting its high oil content, natural purity and growing local and international demand, particularly in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food sectors.

“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 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. 

Source: DailyTrust

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