Meda to create 8,000 jobs, boost agri-food value chains

January 29, 2026

Reported by AI

The Mennonite Economic Development Associates (Meda) plans to generate 8,000 jobs while enhancing agri-food value chains in Nigeria.

In a recent announcement, Meda has outlined its initiative to create 8,000 jobs and strengthen the agri-food sector's value chains. This effort aims to support economic growth through agricultural development. The project focuses on boosting productivity and employment opportunities within Nigeria's farming communities. Details on the implementation timeline and specific regions remain forthcoming, but the commitment underscores Meda's role in sustainable development.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed smiling as he cuts a ribbon to inaugurate a banana farming project in Oromia's East Shewa zone, surrounded by farmers and officials amid lush plantations.

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