We are thrilled to bring you a major update directly from the field today. Following formal approval from the Executive Director of the National Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), construction has officially commenced on our new industrial parabolic solar dryer in the Kangile community!
This project marks a monumental leap forward in our mission to eliminate post-harvest losses, protect smallholder farmer livelihoods, and scale up climate-smart agro-processing in Nigeria.
Groundbreaking and Local Ownership
The energy on-site in Kangile is incredible. True to our commitment to community-led development, the entire foundation-laying phase is powered by local collaboration. All essential building materials—including cement, sand, gravel stone, water, and construction labor—are being sourced and provided directly within the Kangile community.
Engr. Tunji, the lead project engineer from NSPRI, has formally promised that construction will move rapidly, with a targeted completion timeline of just two weeks.
Built to NAFDAC Standards
Food safety and premium quality control are at the heart of everything we produce at Ayosifam Integrated Service Limited. Engr. Tunji emphasized that this parabolic solar dryer is being engineered to meet strict NAFDAC-approved manufacturing standards.
Crucially, this means every single drying tray constructed inside the unit will be made entirely of high-grade stainless steel. This prevents chemical contamination, eliminates rust risks associated with traditional mesh, and ensures our sweet potato, cassava, and sorghum flours maintain world-class hygiene standards.
A Critical Safety Warning: Respect the Heat
While this technology brings immense processing power, it also demands absolute operational caution. Engr. Tunji issued a stern, vital safety warning for the community and our processing team:
CRITICAL SAFETY NOTE: Once fully operational, the interior of the parabolic solar dryer reaches extreme, industrial-level temperatures. The dryer must never, under any circumstances, be entered or opened during peak heat hours. Entering the unit during these times exposes an individual to severe thermal shock and suffocation, which can lead to immediate fatality.
We will be implementing strict safety protocols, clear signage, and locked access controls during operational hours to ensure our team and community members remain completely safe.
Empowered by Global Partners
This transformative agricultural infrastructure is made possible through international funding and climate-smart development frameworks. This parabolic solar dryer is proudly financed by Tadamon, with generous contributions from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD).
We extend our deepest gratitude to our global financiers and our technical partners at NSPRI for executing this vision. In just two weeks, Kangile will host a state-of-the-art facility that secures food, boosts local incomes, and runs on 100% clean solar energy.
Stay tuned to the AyosifamHub Blog for photos and updates as the engineering team enters the final stages of completion!
