Olam Agri to Complete $70m Integrated Feed Mill in Delta 2027

By Aduragbemi Omiyale

Olam Agri, a leading agribusiness operating across the food, feed and fibre value chains, has commenced the development of its new Integrated Feed Mill in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State.

The new facility will feature a 1,500-tonne-per-day poultry feed mill, a 300-tonne-per-day aqua feed mill and 125,000-tonne silo bag storage capacity on 99.99 hectares of land.

The investment will gulp about $70 million and will boost the company’s animal feed operations in West Africa and mark another significant milestone in the firm’s expanding investment in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

The investment will also strengthen Olam Agri’s existing animal feed and poultry breeding operations and will be a significant addition to Nigeria’s animal feed production and agricultural infrastructure. The facility is expected to be completed and operational in 2027.

“At Olam Agri, we believe building a resilient food system requires a sustained investment in local production, infrastructure and the partnership that connects farmers’ businesses and consumers.

“The groundbreaking of our new Integrated Feed Mill reflects our confidence in Nigeria’s agricultural potential and our commitment to strengthening our capabilities across food and feed.

“By establishing production capacity closer to customers in the South-South and South-East, we aim to improve access to quality animal feed, support the productivity of livestock farmers and contribute to the development of a more efficient and competitive livestock sector,” the Senior Vice President and Business Head of Integrated Feeds and Proteins at Olam Agri in Nigeria, Mr Amit Agarwal, said.

Also speaking on the project, the Governor of Delta State, Mr Sheriff Oborevwori, said, “We are delighted to witness the commencement of this important investment by Olam Agri in Delta State. This project is particularly significant because of its potential to stimulate economic activities, create employment opportunities and strengthen the livestock and agricultural value chains in our state.

“Our administration remains committed to creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, attracting credible investors and unlocking the economic opportunities available across our agricultural sector.”

On his part, the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku, Mr Obi Ifechukwudi Okonjo II, said, “We welcome Olam Agri’s investment in Ogwashi-Uku and recognise the opportunities this project presents for our community and the wider Delta State.

“Beyond the infrastructure and economic benefits, we are particularly interested in ensuring that our people become active participants in the opportunities that this investment will create. We look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership built on trust, respect and shared prosperity. We assure the company of our support as the project progresses.”

Strategically located to serve customers across Nigeria’s South-South and South-East regions, the facility will address the growing demand for quality animal feed by bringing production closer to poultry farmers, aquaculture operators, livestock producers and other customers. It will help reduce the regions’ dependence on feed supplies transported from the South-West, improving supply chain efficiency, product accessibility and responsiveness to customer needs.