Minister of Livestock Development hails Amo Farm’s role, in Nigeria’s agricultural growth

The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has commended Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, one of the leading players in the Nigerian livestock sector and the developer of the Noiler chicken breed, for its contributions to agricultural growth.

He lauded the role of Noiler, a dual-purpose bird for both meat and eggs, in enhancing food security and empowering rural communities, especially women.

This was during his tour of the company’s breeder farms and hatcheries in Awe, Oyo State on the 2nd of February, 2025, while gaining firsthand insight into its large-scale poultry operations.

He stressed the importance of scaling up Noiler production through village-based cooperatives and farmer-supplier out-grower models. This approach, he noted, would enhance the availability and affordability of animal-based protein nationwide.

The Minister, who said he had previously purchased Amo Farm’s day-old chicks for his farm, expressed interest in future collaboration with the company. “For us in the Ministry, these are the types of partners we want to identify and work with, he said.”

On his part, the Group Managing Director of Amo Farm, Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, applauded the Federal Government for establishing the Ministry of Livestock Development, noting its immense potential in securing Nigeria’s food and protein security.

Dr. Oduntan stressed the crucial role of the private sector in driving growth and innovation in the livestock industry, stating, “The creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development is a promising step toward securing Nigeria’s food future. We at Amo Farm are committed to producing quality, affordable protein for Nigerians, and we look forward to the possibility of collaborating with the Ministry to scale our efforts even further.”

He also called for increased investment in agriculture and livestock production to meet the needs of the country’s growing population, with emphasis on the positive impact of Noiler farming in providing a sustainable protein source for many families with the company’s capacity to do so.

As part of the tour, the Minister was shown the artificial insemination process, an efficient method used at Amo Farm to enhance the production of fertilised eggs, and actively participated in the process, witnessing the advanced approach to poultry reproduction firsthand.

Present during the visit was Dr. Anand Burra, Managing Director of Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery, who described the Minister’s visit as a significant step toward advancing the animal protein and livestock industries in Nigeria.

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited remains committed to strengthening Nigeria’s food system. The company produces one-million-day-old chicks per week and is renowned for developing Noiler, a dual-purpose breed that is transforming rural poultry farming. Through its subsidiary, natnudO Foods, Amo Farm continues to produce high-quality animal protein products, further reinforcing its commitment to food security and nutrition.

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