The Enugu State Government has entered into a N100 billion joint venture agreement to revitalize the long-abandoned Heneke Integrated Farm in Ezeagu Local Government Area, positioning the state as a future hub for agro-industrial development.
The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the Government House, Enugu, between the state government, Songhai Sustainable Initiative in Nigeria and Tribu Limited.
The partnership will operate under a newly formed Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) named Enugu Tribu Songhai Farms Ltd, which will oversee the farm’s rehabilitation, expansion, and long-term management.
Governor Peter Mbah, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, described the signing as a major milestone in Enugu’s vision to drive industrial growth through agriculture.
“Today, we formalise a partnership that will breathe new life into the Enugu Songhai Initiative, transform abandoned assets into thriving agro-industrial hubs, and advance food security, regenerative development and inclusive growth for our people,” Onyia stated.
Originally launched in 2013, the Heneke Farm was left incomplete for over a decade.
Under the new arrangement, it will be transformed into a 10,000-hectare agro-industrial complex incorporating Crop production, Animal husbandry, Aquaculture, Food processing plants, Renewable energy systems and Eco-tourism infrastructure.
Additionally, a 25-hectare training and incubation centre will be established to empower youth and women, with the goal of creating thousands of jobs across the agriculture value chain.
