DEADLINE: 25TH JUNE, 2025
ABIA STATE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF AGRICULTURAL PLANTATIONS AND FARM ESTATES
INTRODUCTION
The Ministry of Agriculture, Abia State, is committed to promoting sustainable agricultural development and optimizing the economic potential of the state’s agricultural resources. In furtherance of its mandate, the Ministry invites reputable and qualified companies, investors, and managers to express interest in the management and operation of key agricultural estates and plantations across the state.
This initiative aims to enhance productivity, stimulate economic growth, create employment opportunities for local communities, and ensure the long-term sustainability of these vital agricultural assets.
These Estates and Plantations include the following:
- Abia Rubber Plantation, Amaeke Abam, Arochukwu LGA
- Abia Rubber Plantation, Ndi Oji, Abam, Arochukwu LGA
- Abia Cashew Plantation, Mbala Isuochi, Umunneochi LGA
- Abia Cocoa Plantation, Agbozu, Uzuakoli, Bende LGA
- Cocoa Plantation, Ozuitem, Bende LGA
- Oil Palm Plantation, Ukwa Nkporo, Ohafia LGA
- Ulonna South Farm Settlement
- Ulonna North Farm Settlement
- Abia Palm Plantation, Ukwa East LGA
- Oil Palm Estate Ogboko, Ozuitem Bende LGA
- Ogwe Golden Chicken Land, Ukwa West
- Nsulu Poultry Cluster, Isiala Ngwa, North LGA
- Okoko Item Livestock Farm, Bende LGA
- Mbawsi Oil Palm Estate, Isiala Ngwa South LGA
- Land for Livestock Ranch, Ugwueke/Ezeukwu, Benda LGA
- Fisheries Fish pond, Azumiri Ukwa East LGA
- Ubani Rice field Ubani, Umuahia North LGA
- Rice field, Owerrinta, Isiala Ngwa South LGA
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Interested companies/investors/managers must meet the following requirements:
1. Evidence of company registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
2. Tax clearance certificates for the past three (3) years.
3. Proof of similar projects successfully executed.
4. Company profile, including key personnel and available equipment.
5. Bank reference or proof of financial capacity.
6. Any other document/information that may be considered relevant.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
1. Interested parties must obtain the Expression of Interest (EOI) documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ₦50,000.00 to the designated government IGR account:
- Account Name: Abia State IGR
- Account Number: 1794253977
- Bank: Access Bank
2. Payment receipts must be presented to collect the EOI documents from the office of:
Head, Planning, Research, and Statistics
Ministry of Agriculture, Library Avenue Road,
Umuahia, Abia State.
+234 803 676 5777
3. Completed EOI submissions must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, clearly labeled with the project name and location, and delivered to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Agriculture,
Umuahia, Abia State.
4. SUBMISSION DEADLINE
25th June 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This EOI does not constitute a commitment to award a contract. The Ministry reserves the right to accept or reject any submission without providing reasons.
Signed:
Mrs Ijeoma Adanma Aguwa, Ph.D
Permanent Secretary
