Gambia Explores Local Fertilizer Production Through Jaapo Capital-Azora Resources Partnership

The Gambia is exploring opportunities to establish local fertilizer production and blending following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Jaapo Capital and Azora Resources in Banjul.

The agreement was witnessed on Monday, October 26, 2026, by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, Dr Demba Sabally.

The proposed partnership seeks to explore the potential for fertilizer production and blending in The Gambia, with ambitions to serve not only the domestic market but also other countries across West Africa.

The initiative is expected to contribute to efforts to strengthen the country’s agricultural capacity by exploring local solutions to meet farmers’ fertilizer requirements, while reducing dependence on external supply sources.

Fertilizer availability and affordability remain important considerations for agricultural production, particularly as farmers depend on reliable access to essential inputs to improve crop yields and support food security.

The proposed investment could also create opportunities for industrial development, regional trade and private-sector participation in the country’s agricultural value chain.

Beyond meeting domestic demand, the partnership presents an opportunity to position The Gambia as a potential player in the regional fertilizer market, particularly through the production and blending of fertilizers for distribution across West Africa.

However, the agreement is at the exploratory stage, and further details regarding the proposed investment, production capacity, implementation timeline and expected economic benefits have yet to be disclosed.

The development comes as The Gambia continues to explore strategies to strengthen food security, improve agricultural productivity and encourage investment in sectors considered critical to national development.