By Atoyebi Nike
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has attracted major foreign investment to Adamawa State with plans to establish a state-of-the-art abattoir funded by Egyptian and Malaysian partners.
The facility, designed to process 3,000 cattle daily, will serve as a modern hub for meat production, supplying major Nigerian cities such as Lagos, Ibadan, and Abuja.
According to state officials, the project is expected to create thousands of jobs, engaging butchers, cold chain operators, logistics providers, and other professionals in the livestock and agro-allied industries.
Governor Fintiri said the abattoir will strengthen Adamawa’s internally generated revenue, reducing dependence on federal allocations while transforming livestock farming into a driver of economic growth.
Beyond job creation, the project will also boost road safety by reducing the heavy truck traffic associated with live cattle transport. With improved hygiene standards, the abattoir is expected to produce export-quality meat, opening international markets for Nigerian beef.
The governor noted that the initiative will stimulate urban development and create new business clusters around the facility. He described the abattoir as a flagship project of his administration’s agenda to generate wealth, attract investment, and secure long-term opportunities for the state’s people.
“This investment underscores our commitment to modernizing agriculture and leaving a legacy of prosperity for Adamawa,” Fintiri said.
