Ogun state boosts poultry production with new processing facility
The Ogun State Government has established a large poultry processing facility at Ajegunle Farm Settlement, aiming to reduce poultry importation and enhance food security. Bolu Owotomo, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, revealed that the plant can process up to 1.3 million birds annually. The project, supported by the World Bank-backed Ogun State Economic Transformation Project, is expected to create jobs and attract private investment. Key officials, including Dr Angel Adelaja and Mrs Kehinde Jokotoye, highlighted the positive impact on the state’s agricultural sector.
What we know
- The new facility at Ajegunle Farm Settlement can process 5,000 birds daily, totaling 1.3 million birds annually.
- Bolu Owotomo stated that the initiative would reduce poultry importation and provide jobs for youths.
- The farm settlement features complementary infrastructure such as blast freezers, cold rooms, and a 20,000-capacity poultry pen.
- A private investor recently built a 13,000-capacity poultry pen at the site, increasing economic activity.
- Officials emphasized that these projects will boost productivity, strengthen Ogun’s economy, and improve farmers’ livelihoods.
