Injaro announces an investment in AviNiger, a poultry company that meets animal welfare standards.
AviNiger will provide quality consumer eggs and help reduce the protein deficit in Niger.
Injaro invests with BIO, the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries, in a Nigerian company to build a state-of-the-art egg farm with an annual capacity of over 35 million eggs in Niamey.
This investment will make AviNiger the leading egg producer in Niger. The farm will be equipped with a poultry and livestock production unit with a capacity of 30 000 tonnes. The production of the plant will provide quality and accessible food to local breeders throughout the year and thus provide a solution to the high livestock mortality during the dry season.
Benefiting from a solar power supply, the farm will also produce more than 2 000 tons of manure that will be distributed as natural fertilizer to farmers. In addition, through its local procurement policy, AviNiger will provide an important outlet for small sorghum and maize producers.
Commenting on this investment, Guy Van Kesteren, Managing Director of AviNiger, said: “We are delighted to partner with Injaro and BIO. Their support is a validation of our plans to provide the Nigerian market with affordable, quality eggs for the long term.
Niger has a population of 21 million inhabitants in strong growth. The country is under constant threat of famine and food security is a major challenge. For Dadié TAYORAUD, Director of Operations at Injaro Investments: “Niger continues to import eggs that can be produced locally.
This investment will provide a response to the protein deficit and contribute to food security while creating value for our investors. ”
The Belgian investment company, BIO, has played an important role in building AviNiger’s farms to international standards that respect animal welfare.
Dimitry Van Raemdonck, Manager at BIO, said, “We are very proud to be part of this important investment that will produce quality eggs with high environmental and social standards. We do not believe in below-average requirements for the continent and hope this venture will inspire other entrepreneurs in Niger and beyond. “
