Olam Agri has commenced construction of a $70 million Integrated Feed Mill in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, as the agribusiness expands its animal feed operations and strengthens its investment in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

The project will feature a poultry feed mill with a production capacity of 1,500 tonnes per day, an aqua feed mill capable of producing 300 tonnes per day and storage infrastructure with a capacity of 125,000 tonnes.

The facility, developed on 99.99 hectares of land acquired by the company, is expected to be completed and operational in 2027.

New facility targets growing demand for animal feed

Strategically located to serve Nigeria’s South-South and South-East regions, the integrated feed mill will bring production closer to poultry farmers, aquaculture operators, livestock producers and other customers.

The investment is expected to reduce dependence on feed supplies transported from the South-West, improving product accessibility, supply chain efficiency and responsiveness to customer demand.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on November 4, Amit Agarwal, Senior Vice President and Business Head of Integrated Feeds and Proteins at Olam Agri in Nigeria, said the investment reflects the company’s confidence in Nigeria’s agricultural potential.

He said expanding production closer to customers would improve access to quality animal feed, support livestock farmers’ productivity and contribute to a more competitive livestock sector.

Delta State highlights economic and agricultural benefits

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori welcomed the investment, highlighting its potential to stimulate economic activity, create employment and strengthen agricultural and livestock value chains.

He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to attracting private investment and creating an enabling environment for businesses.

The Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, His Royal Majesty Ifechukwudi Okonjo II, also welcomed the project, emphasising the importance of ensuring that residents of the host community participate in the economic opportunities it creates.

Olam Agri said it would work with the state government, traditional institutions and the local community to support the project’s development and deliver sustainable benefits.

Investment strengthens Nigeria’s poultry and aquaculture sectors

Sharad Gupta, President and Global Head of Integrated Feed and Protein at Olam Agri, said the new facility would expand the company’s production capacity through dedicated poultry and aquaculture feed operations supported by substantial storage infrastructure.

He added that the investment forms part of Olam Agri’s wider strategy to accelerate agricultural industrialisation across Africa through manufacturing investment, acquisitions, product innovation and human capital development.

The project also supports Nigeria’s priorities around food security, domestic manufacturing, employment creation and increased local production of animal protein.

Olam Agri already operates animal feed mills, poultry breeding farms, a hatchery producing day-old chicks and a soybean crushing facility in Nigeria. The company has also introduced ruminant feed brands aimed at improving livestock productivity.

The new Delta State facility further expands this operational footprint and strengthens the infrastructure supporting Nigeria’s poultry, aquaculture and livestock industries.

As demand for animal protein grows, investments in feed manufacturing, storage and distribution will be important to improving production capacity and strengthening the country’s agricultural value chains.

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