Ajrena Foods Ltd has commissioned a new state-of-the-art peanut-cleaning and coated-snack processing factory in Kano State, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and convenient food products to Nigerians.

The commissioning ceremony, held on Wednesday, was attended by key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, as well as development partners.

Speaking at the event, the Executive Director of Ajrena Foods Ltd, Mr. Ajay Ramnani, expressed gratitude to the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for its support.

“Thanks to their generous grant, we have not only built this world-class facility but also equipped it with advanced machinery required to clean our locally grown peanuts and produce our flagship Nutzy coated peanut snacks. Without the FCDO’s belief in our vision—and their financial support—none of this would have been possible,” Ramnani stated.

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He further noted that, in collaboration with FCDO’s delivery partner, Propcom+, the company launched its first outgrower scheme in 2024. The initiative trained 1,000 farmers—primarily women and youth—in best agricultural practices, provided quality inputs, and introduced traceability systems from farm to factory.

“This backwards integration helps us meet and exceed global quality standards, strengthens rural livelihoods, and sets the stage for the return of Kano’s iconic ‘groundnut pyramids’,” he added.

He emphasised that the new facility is dedicated solely to cleaning peanuts and processing Nutzy-coated snacks. “Every machine here, every square meter of warehouse space, is a testament to what can be achieved when vision is matched with meaningful support—especially the vital backing of the FCDO and its implementing partner, Propcom+.”

Also speaking at the event, the Team Lead of Propcom+ and Political Director, Dr. Adiya Ode, noted that Propcom+ provided both financial and technical support for the establishment and equipping of the facility.

She congratulated Ajrena Foods on the launch and stressed the importance of building sustainable supply chains.

“We worked closely with them to develop their supply chain so that local farmers benefit directly from this investment. These farmers, who are producing groundnuts, are now fully integrated into the company’s supply network. This is a true partnership, with Propcom+ providing grants and Ajrena contributing resources to make this vision a reality,” she said.

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In his remarks, Kano State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Daniuma Mahmoud, represented by Mallam Aminu Iliyasu, applauded the company’s initiative and reaffirmed the government’s support for agriculturally driven industrial development.

“The administration of Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf is fully committed to supporting initiatives that create an enabling environment for private sector investments,” Mahmoud said.

“Promoting agro-based industries aligns with our strategy to harness the abundant produce of our farmers, reduce dependency on imports, and drive economic growth. I believe this factory will pave the way for more such investments across the state, using modern technology and innovation to expand agricultural markets, enhance revenue, and create jobs for our growing youth population.”

He called on all stakeholders to support the factory’s operations and ensure that it produces goods that can compete globally.