Minister of Livestock Development Commends Amo Farm, Noilers' Role in Food Security

Minister of Livestock Development Commends Amo Farm, Noilers' Role in Food Security

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

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

Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, Group Managing Director, Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Ltd; Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development; and Mr. Idris Ajimobi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development, alongside farm workers at one of Amo Farm’s Breeder Farms, during the Minister’s visit to Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, recently.

From Left: Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, Group Managing Director, Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Ltd; Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development; Mr. Idris Ajimobi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development; Personal Assistant to the SSA; and Alhaji Sanusi Abubakar, National Coordinator, during the Minister’s visit to Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, recently.

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, applauds 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 fertilized 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 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.