FG, KADUNA TO ESTABLISH N40BN GINGER HUB IN KACHIA – KATUNG
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Katung, has disclosed that the Federal Government, in partnership with the Kaduna State Government, has concluded plans to establish a ₦40 billion ginger production and processing hub in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Katung, in a statement issued on Monday, described the initiative as a major agricultural breakthrough, noting that the facility is projected to become the largest ginger processing hub in Africa upon completion.
According to him, the Kaduna State Government has committed ₦20 billion to the project, while the Federal Government will provide the remaining ₦20 billion as part of efforts to promote agro-industrialisation and stimulate economic growth in Southern Kaduna.
“The establishment of this ₦40 billion ginger production and processing hub in Kachia is a historic milestone for the Kaduna South Senatorial District. When completed, it will position our district as a global player in the ginger value chain,” Katung said.
He added that the project would enhance ginger production, reduce post-harvest losses, create employment opportunities and boost rural economic activities.
“This project is not just about ginger; it is about jobs, rural industrialisation, wealth creation and restoring hope to our farming communities. Our farmers will move beyond selling raw produce to value addition, processing and export,” he stated.
Katung said the investment aligns with the economic diversification drive of President Bola Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Agenda and complements the development blueprint of Governor Uba Sani.
Beyond agriculture, the senator highlighted other milestones in the district, including the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, with plans for a College of Medicine in Manchok, and the upgrade of the Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital to a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan.
He also revealed a five-year partnership with the US-based humanitarian organisation Project C.U.R.E. to supply medical equipment valued at about ₦8 billion to general hospitals across the district.
“Through this partnership, we are bringing in modern medical equipment and supplies that will strengthen healthcare delivery and improve outcomes for our people,” he said.
While acknowledging existing challenges, Katung maintained that Kaduna South was making steady progress through collaborative governance and strategic federal engagement.
He urged residents to use the concurrent Lenten and Ramadan seasons to promote unity, interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence, describing the period as an opportunity to reinforce shared values of faith, discipline and charity.
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