By Milcah Tanimu
Femi Adelayo, Managing Director/CEO of FACCO West Africa Limited, has called for Nigeria to urgently invest in automated systems to achieve self-sufficiency in food production and ensure food security. Speaking on the benefits of automation, Adelayo highlighted that it could significantly reduce costs related to feeding, collection, and maintenance, while also enhancing operational efficiency and waste recovery.
Adelayo urged those in the livestock and poultry sectors to adopt technological innovations to boost productivity. He emphasized that modern, mechanized farming equipment could substantially improve yields and support business growth.
Current data shows that Nigeria’s per capita egg consumption stands at 78.48 eggs annually, compared to 285.50 in the U.S. and 128.2 in South Africa. However, consumption in Nigeria is projected to reach 600,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 596,000 metric tons in 2021.
With global poultry and livestock consumption expected to double in the next decade, Nigeria’s burgeoning population of over 200 million will need more automated poultry operations to meet demand. FACCO West Africa Limited provides a range of solutions, including turnkey projects, grain storage, feed milling equipment, and livestock housing, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity.
FACCO’s commitment to sustainable and high-quality solutions positions it as a key player in transforming Nigeria’s poultry industry.
