Deal #8679 Version 83870 Version 87142
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [current] 5000.0 ha
  • [2009, current] 5000 ha
Comment on land area
The Company was established in 2009 and the processing plant completed and ready to go in 2010
Intention of investment
  • [current] Livestock
  • [2009, current] Livestock, Food crops (5000 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
Valentine Chickens farms Soya Beans, Sorghum and Maize and a variety of animal production including New Jersey Cattle and Poultry Products.
Comment on negotiation status
Spun off from Shongwe Farms, which was established in 2005
Spun off from Shonga Farms, which was established in 2005
Implementation status
  • [2005, current] In operation (production)
  • [2010-06, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
production began in Mid 2010.
Actors involved in the negotiation / admission process
  • Local Government of Kwara State Government / state institutions (government, ministries, departments, agencies etc.)
Comment on investment chain
Previously part of Shonga Farms
Previously part of Shonga Farms (#1683)
Comment on former land owner
Previously part of Shonga farms
Previously part of Shonga farms (#1683)
Crops area/yield/export
  • Corn (Maize), Sorghum, Soya Beans [current]
  • Corn (Maize), Sorghum, Soya Beans, Banana, Cassava (Maniok) [current]
Comment on crops
In creating a fully integrated business model, Valentine’s invested in production of soya beans, sorghum and maize, leading to self-sufficiency for the feed mill to support the broiler operations.
In creating a fully integrated business model, Valentine’s invested in production of soya beans, sorghum and maize, leading to self-sufficiency for the feed mill to support the broiler operations.
Livestock area/yield/export
  • Poultry [current]
  • Poultry, Beef Cattle [current]
Comment on livestock
Valentine Chickens is on track to become one of the largest producers in Nigeria, producing 500,000 day old chicks per week and the abattoir processing 250,000 broilers per week. A second phase of growth includes the introduction of 500,000 layer hens for table eggs and a fish farm producing 7,000 tons per annum.
Valentine Chickens is on track to become one of the largest producers in Nigeria, producing 500,000 day old chicks per week and the abattoir processing 250,000 broilers per week. A second phase of growth includes the introduction of 500,000 layer hens for table eggs and a fish farm producing 7,000 tons per annum. It also focuseson production of New Jersey Cattle
Processing facilities / production infrastructure of the project (e.g. oil mill, ethanol distillery, biomass power plant etc.)
Country Bird Holdings (CBH) is investing further in Nigeria’s Valentine’s Chicken, to establish a new hatchery Company feed mill produces feed for all stages of the Poultry rearing and therefore ensures a consistent quality product for top grade feeds.
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Description
all farms surround the village of Shonga which is a 90 minute drive from the main town of Ilorin.
Facility name
Valentines Chicken
Comment
Previously part of Shonga Farms
Based in Kwara State Nigeria,

Data source #EvPZTgY6

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Publication title
VALENTINE CHICKENS LTD BRIEF HISTORY
Date
2015

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Name
Olowojolu Olakunle; Ake Modupe; Ogundele Oluwaseun & Afolayan Magdalene
Comment on data source
Authors: Olowojolu Olakunle; Ake Modupe; Ogundele Oluwaseun & Afolayan Magdalene Journal of Sciences and Multidisciplinary Research Volume 11, No. 1, 2019
Journal of Sciences and Multidisciplinary Research Volume 11, No. 1, 2019

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File
Type
Media report
Url
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Publication title
Nigeria’s Valentine’s Chicken getting new hatchery
Date
2016-11-26
Organisation
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