NatnudO Foods commissions Benin City processing plant

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited’s subsidiary, natnudO Foods, has officially commissioned its new processing plant in Benin City, Edo State.

Located in the Obayanto community, Ikpoba Okha Local Council, the commissioning ceremony, marks a significant milestone for the company as it expands its operations in Nigeria, contributing to the nation’s food security and the accessibility of high-quality animal protein.

The company said the Benin City facility, will support natnudO’s mission of making affordable animal protein available to every Nigerian. The company already operates plants in Akinyele, Ibadan, Oyo State; Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and Kaduna State, noting that the opening of the new plant underscores its commitment to providing sustainable food solutions, while driving economic development in the region.

With support from Heifer International Nigeria, natnudO Foods launched the natnuPreneur Scheme, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering farmers and entrepreneurs in Edo State.

This initiative is designed to provide farmers and entrepreneurs, especially women, with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to engage in poultry farming and the sale of animal protein products. The scheme consists of two key models: natnuPreneur Farmer and natnuPreneur Seller.

The natnuPreneur Farmer entrepreneurial initiative allows farmers to raise broiler and Noiler chickens under an out-grower model, which will then be bought back and processed at natnudO’s facilities. Similar to the way the programme has delivered in other states, it aims to enable farmers with the knowledge, resources, and support necessary to succeed in the poultry business, creating wealth and employment opportunities in the local community across Edo State and beyond.

Speaking at the event, the Group Managing Director of Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Ltd., Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, expressed the company’s excitement about the new plant’s potential to drive both economic and social growth in Edo State. “We are excited to expand our operations into Edo State, a state with tremendous agricultural potential,” he said.

“We believe in the power of partnership and community. Our mission is to ensure that protein is accessible to every Nigerian, and by launching the natnuPreneur scheme, we are not only increasing local production but also creating new opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs across the state,” he continued.

The former Commissioner for Communications and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, who represented the immediate past Governor, Godwin Obaseki, commended the initiative for its potential to improve food security, generate employment, and contribute to the state’s economic development.