Injaro Investments and BIO have backed AviNiger, a poultry farm built with stringent specifications to cater for animal welfare and supply quality consumer eggs to reduce the deficit of protein foods in Niger.

Injaro co-invested with BIO, the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries, to build a state-of-the-art eggs production farm with an annual capacity of more than 35 million eggs.

This investment would make AviNiger the largest egg producer in Niger.

Dadié Tayoraud, COO of Injaro Investments, said: ‘'Niger continues to import eggs that can be locally produced. This investment will provide an answer to the deficit of protein foods and contribute to food security while hopefully creating value for our investors.”

BIO played a key role in setting the standard by which investments have to be approached in Africa.

Dimitry Van Raemdonck, Manager at BIO, said: ‘’We are very proud to be part of this ambitious project in which AviNiger will cost effectively produce eggs while adhering to very strict environmental and social standards. We don’t believe in sub-par endeavours for the continent and hope this company will inspire entrepreneurs in Niger and beyond.’’

Powered by solar energy, the farm will produce more than 2,000 metric tons of manure that will be distributed as fertilizer to farmers.

The investment features a 30,000 MT feed mill that will supply other forms of feed aside from poultry feed.

Animals starve to death during the dry season in the country and AviNiger shall supply feed beyond its own need and provide a market for smallholder farmers producing sorghum and maize.

Guy Van Kesteren, CEO of AviNiger, said: ‘’We are delighted to partner with Injaro and BIO. Their support is a validation of our plans to profitably supply the Nigerien market with affordable and quality consumer eggs.’’