On March 27th, 2025, Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, Group Managing Director of Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Ltd., was a featured speaker at the prestigious BusinessDay Future of Agriculture Conference. The event, held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, was themed “Moving Nigeria From Scarcity to Food Security.”
Dr. Oduntan’s presentation, titled “Transforming Nigeria’s Food System: Innovation, Sustainability & Growth at Amo Farm,” focused on strategic solutions aimed at ensuring long-term food and protein security for Nigeria. He outlined how Amo Farm and its sister companies, supported by the innovative Noiler chicken breed, are contributing to the country’s agricultural and nutritional advancement.
Integrated Approach to Strengthening Nigeria’s Food and Protein Security
Dr. Oduntan shared key strategies that are transforming Nigeria’s food system and empowering rural communities with reliable sources of nutrition. These include:
- Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery: Providing high-quality Day Old Chicks, including the Noiler bird, which is known for its dual-purpose benefits in both meat and egg production, helping to ensure food security across Nigeria.
- natnudO Foods: Offering accessible, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat protein products such as chicken, beef, eggs, and shrimps, delivering nutritious options to consumers nationwide.
- natnuPreneur Scheme: Empowering farmers through an out-grower model, featuring a Hub and Spoke system equipped with solar-powered freezers for storage and distribution, making protein products more accessible and efficient.
- Amo Byng Nig Ltd.: Providing premium animal feed and concentrates, crucial for the growth and development of livestock across Nigeria.
- Diversay Solutions & DSL Pharma: Offering veterinary pharmaceutical products and consulting services to improve livestock health, ensuring sustainability in the food supply chain.
- Expansion Initiatives: Dr. Oduntan highlighted the recent acquisition of an 1,800-acre farm in Maya, Oyo State, aimed at poultry and beef production, seed multiplication, feed production, and comprehensive farmer training.
The Need for Actionable Solutions to Strengthen Nigeria’s Food Security
While acknowledging the importance of conferences like the Future of Agriculture event, Dr. Oduntan emphasized that Nigeria needs actionable solutions and a structured agricultural policy to ensure food security. He called on the government to establish a clear, long-term roadmap for agricultural development, ensuring consistency and growth across different administrations.
Conference Highlights: Industry Leaders, Policymakers, and Innovators
The conference gathered key industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators dedicated to Nigeria’s agricultural progress. Notable attendees included Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, represented by Minister Olajide Oladamolami McKelvin Agunloye, Technical Advisor – Administration and Value Chains Coordination to the Minister, as well as Ms. Abisola Olusanya, Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems. Ms. Olusanya praised Dr. Oduntan for his invaluable contributions to food security in Lagos and Nigeria as a whole.
Commitment to Advancing Nigeria’s Food and Protein Future
At Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Ltd. and our sister companies, we remain steadfast in our mission to advance Nigeria’s food and protein future. Through continuous innovation, sustainable practices, and integrated solutions across the agricultural value chain, we are committed to making significant strides in securing the nation’s food and protein needs.
Explore More About Amo Farm’s Contributions to Nigeria’s Agriculture
To learn more about our ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s food security, visit www.afshltd.com. Discover how Noiler chickens and our wide range of agricultural initiatives are transforming the nation’s food system for the better.
