The Lagos State Government,
through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has partnered
Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited to empower residents, improve nutrition and
boost food security.
On the strength of the
partnership, 50 residents have been empowered with 1,000 Noiler birds, offering
a sustainable poultry solution to combat food insecurity, poverty, and
malnutrition through a simple and accessible program.
The Ministry's initiative
provided carefully selected residents from the Lagos State Social Registry with
a toolkit for success. Each beneficiary received a start-up pack consisting of
20 five-week-old Noiler birds, 25kg of Amo Byng Grower Pellet, and a pack of
Divertamin, a nutrient blend for optimal bird growth and production.
The Noiler Empowerment program
was among several presented at the micro-enterprise support ceremony hosted by
the Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs.
Cecilia Bolaji Dada, on January 9th, 2024.
The event, which held in Lagos,
was graced by distinguished guests, including the Deputy Governor of Lagos
State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Claudania Ibijoke
Sanwo-Olu; Commissioners of various ministries; members of the State Executive
Council; Permanent Secretaries; and others.
With this empowerment project,
beneficiaries received training on optimal bird care from Amo Farm's National
Sales Coordinator for Noiler, Olayinka Akorede.
Noiler which is an innovation of
Amo Farm, not only offers a viable source of income but also provides an
essential source of animal protein, particularly beneficial for children's
immune system, brain development, and overall health.
The Noiler’s hardy nature,
delicious taste, and ability to thrive on kitchen waste make it perfect for
low-resource farmers. Adaptable to diverse environments, the Noiler empowers
communities by boosting food security, income, and sustainability.
According to Akorede, Noiler
birds are dual-purpose for both egg and meat production. "The female
Noiler will start laying eggs at 20-22 weeks, supporting their feeding and
income generation, while the male Noiler can be consumed at 14-16 weeks,"
she explained.
Amo Farm's Business Development
Manager, Mrs. Itoro Awala-Ale, committed to assisting the Lagos State
beneficiaries through extension services and support throughout their Noiler
poultry ventures and they were each connected to a Farmer Satisfaction
Representative.
This, according to her, builds on
the company's existing support of over 1.3 million small-holder farmers through
Noiler farming.
The Noiler bird's rapid adoption
for state empowerment programs is evident. Recently, Bauchi State partnered
with an NGO to empower 300 women with 20 Noiler chicks each, while others have
expressed interest in following suit.
Amo Farm, led by Dr. Ayoola
Oduntan, and producing over a million chicks per week, remains dedicated to
agricultural innovation that enhances food security and fulfills the
nutritional needs of the people.
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