Olam Agri Breaks Ground on $70m New Integrated Feed Mill in Delta State
Dike Onwuamaeze Olam Agri has commenced the development of its new $70 million Integrated Feed Mill facility in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. The new investment on 99.99 hectares of land will
Olam Agri, the global agricultural company, has started construction on a $70 million Integrated Feed Mill project in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. The expansive 99.99-hectare land will host a poultry feed mill with a capacity of 1,500 tonnes per day, an aqua feed mill with a capacity of 300 tonnes per day, and a storage facility capable of holding 125,000 tonnes of feed upon completion in 2027.
The new project aims to bolster Olam Agri's animal feed operations in West Africa, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion into Nigeria's agricultural sector. Amit Agarwal, Senior Vice President & Business Head of Integrated Feeds & Proteins for Olam Agri in Nigeria, emphasized the importance of local production and infrastructure investment in building a resilient food system.
Agarwal highlighted that the groundbreaking of the new Integrated Feed Mill demonstrates the company's confidence in Nigeria's agricultural potential and its commitment to enhancing its capabilities in food and feed. By establishing production closer to consumers in the South-South and South-East regions, Olam Agri seeks to improve access to quality animal feed, boost the productivity of livestock farmers, and contribute to the development of a more efficient and competitive livestock sector in Nigeria.
Recognizing the investment, His Royal Majesty, Obi Ifechukwudi Okonjo II, expressed his support for Olam Agri's project in Ogwashi-Uku, acknowledging the opportunities it presents for the local community and the wider Delta State.
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