Shettima and Governors Study Benin's Agro-Industrial Model
Vice President Kashim Shettima, accompanied by six governors, visited the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) in the Republic of Benin to learn from its agro-industrial model. This visit has raised concerns among Nigerians regarding the state of Nigeria's agricultural and governance systems, which have deteriorated due to mismanagement of resources.
The governors pledged to adapt the GDIZ model to enhance agricultural processing and job creation in their states. Historically, Nigeria was a leader in agriculture and textiles, particularly in the 1950s and 1970s, but has since fallen behind, now looking to Benin for inspiration.
The article reflects on Nigeria's past agricultural successes and the need for revitalization in the sector, emphasizing the importance of agriculture in the country's economy and development.
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