Katsina State is set to welcome a major agricultural investment as TORQ Agro prepares to establish a $3.5 million integrated poultry facility in the Batagarawa Local Government Area. This significant project represents approximately N5 billion in investment and promises to transform the state's agricultural landscape.
Project Details and Timeline
The ambitious poultry project will be situated on a 10-hectare plot within the Barawa Forest Reserve, with Governor Dr Dikko Radda scheduled to perform the official groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, November 27. Construction is planned to commence in January 2026, with completion expected within a 12-month timeframe.
Upon full operation, the facility will house an impressive 300,000 layers and 100,000 broilers, positioning it as one of the largest poultry operations in northern Nigeria. The scale of this project underscores Katsina's growing appeal to agribusiness investors.
Economic Impact and Job Creation
According to Ibrahim Mohammed, spokesperson for Governor Radda, the project is expected to generate 2,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, providing much-needed jobs for Katsina's youth population and significantly boosting the state's agricultural economy.
The integrated nature of the facility means it will encompass egg production, hatchery operations, and commercial broiler production, creating a complete poultry value chain within Katsina State. This comprehensive approach ensures maximum economic benefits for the local community.
Governor's Agricultural Vision
This investment aligns perfectly with Governor Radda's administration's focused efforts to position Katsina as a prime destination for agribusiness investors. Through investor-friendly policies and infrastructure development, the state government has been actively working to attract private sector investments across multiple sectors.
"Governor Radda has consistently emphasised agriculture and food security as critical pillars of his administration's economic transformation agenda," noted Mohammed. The poultry project adds to a growing list of private sector investments in Katsina under Radda's leadership, including partnerships in technology, education, and manufacturing.
Industry analysts have attributed the increasing investor confidence in Katsina to the governor's recent partnerships with international investors and his strong focus on agricultural modernization. TORQ Agro has described the project as a scalable, commercially viable poultry operation designed to meet the growing demand for quality poultry products in Katsina and neighboring states.
The company has assured that the facility will adopt international best practices in poultry farming, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability, setting new standards for agricultural operations in the region.
