We are excited to share a major milestone that reflects our commitment to education, youth empowerment, and sustainable livestock development in Nigeria.
On January 20, 2026, our Group Managing Director, Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, donated a 2,000 capacity Model Broiler Poultry Pen Complex to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
The donation was officially unveiled and commissioned as part of the Faculty’s Veterinary Oath Taking and Induction Ceremony, reinforcing our dedication to strengthening practical learning, entrepreneurship, and agricultural innovation in veterinary education.
Dr. Oduntan, an alumnus of ABU’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Class of 1990), described the donation as a personal commitment to give back to the institution that shaped his career. He shared that returning to contribute meaningfully to the university has been a long held goal since graduation, and that the values and discipline he gained at ABU have played a key role in his professional journey.
The newly commissioned facility was designed and constructed by Diversay Solutions Ltd. It is a fully integrated and functional commercial poultry operation, built to provide hands on training and real life entrepreneurial experience for veterinary students.
The complex includes a 2,000 capacity broiler poultry pen, an administrative office for management staff, a borehole to ensure a steady supply of potable water, an initial stock of 2,000 broiler chicks with feed supplied through to market weight, and an offtake arrangement to guarantee purchase of birds at maturity.
Dr. Oduntan explained that the initiative is designed to groom veterinary students into entrepreneurs by exposing them to real world poultry production, business management, and value chain operations while still in school.
“This facility is designed to function as a real commercial operation. Students will not only learn animal health and production, but will also gain a practical understanding of management, accountability, and value creation. My vision is simple: no veterinary graduate of this institution should leave without the capacity to create income, provide solutions, and contribute meaningfully to national development,” he said.
Representing the Vice Chancellor of ABU, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, Professor Raymond Bako, commended Dr. Oduntan for his foresight and sustained commitment to the institution. He described the donation as timely and impactful, noting that the facility will strengthen practical training, research, and entrepreneurship within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. He also encouraged more alumni to support the university’s growth.
Dr. Oduntan also delivered the keynote address at the ceremony titled “The Ingredients of Successful Poultry Startups: The History and Progress of the Noiler Chicken in Nigeria.” He highlighted the transformative impact of the Noiler, a dual purpose breed developed by Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Ltd, a subsidiary of the Amo Group. He emphasized the role of the Noiler in strengthening food and protein security, improving nutrition in rural communities, and providing sustainable income opportunities for smallholder farmers, especially women and children, across Nigeria and the African continent.
In recognition of his contributions to veterinary education, agribusiness development, and national food security, Dr. Oduntan was presented with an Award of Excellence by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
The commissioning ceremony was organised by the Alumni Committee of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and attended by university management, faculty members, students, alumni, and members of the public.
This is a proud moment for our Group as we continue to support education, strengthen agriculture, and drive sustainable development across Nigeria.
