Nutreco, a global leader in animal nutrition and aquaculture, has inaugurated a cutting-edge fish and poultry feed production facility in Ibadan, Nigeria, signaling a significant step in bolstering local food production.
Seyi Adeleke-Ige
General Manager of Skretting Nigeria
The recently opened €25 million feed production facility by Nutreco in Ibadan, Nigeria, marks a pivotal moment in the region's agricultural landscape. With a sprawling expanse of 170,000 square meters, the state-of-the-art plant is poised to manufacture 125,000 metric tons of extruded fish and animal feeds annually. The facility, inaugurated on April 17, 2024, by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, signifies a significant stride in local food production, particularly in meeting the surging demand for protein. Seyi Adeleke-Ige, General Manager of Skretting Nigeria, expressed enthusiasm about the venture, stating, "Opening a facility of this magnitude will ensure we can meet both local demand and that of neighboring West African countries, contributing to the growth of the aquaculture and agriculture sectors of Nigeria and Africa as a whole."
The investment underscores Nutreco's commitment to its mission of "Feeding the Future" by enhancing food production efficiency and accessibility to superior nutrition in the region. Pieter Bastiaanssen, Nutreco’s Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, emphasized the company's dedication to producing high-quality, affordable feeds tailored to the diverse needs of the Nigerian market.