United States Agency for International Development (USAID), on Thursday, reiterated its commitment to investing in Nigeria's economic growth and agri-business sectors.

USAID Nigeria's Deputy Mission Director, Sara Werth stated this at the inauguration of ReelFruit factory located in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.

Werth noted that in the last 25 years, the United States government had been investing in Nigeria's economic growth, particularly in agricultural sector.

She noted that the partnership and investment was made possible through a multi sector strategy of engaging government, the private sector and communities to empower and strengthen local capacities

She added that Nigerian private sector and United States government collaborated to support farmers, increase market access and launch new dried fruit processing facility in Abeokuta.

Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun expressed delight to commission the largest dried fruit factory in Nigeria.

Abiodun represented by the commissioner for Industry, trade and investment, said the state is open to would be investors and its safe for all.