At Ayosifam Integrated Service Limited, our mission to eliminate post-harvest losses and provide premium, healthy food staples to Nigerian households is taking a giant leap forward. We are excited to announce that we have officially made payment to the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) for the construction of a high-capacity, 17.82-square-meter Parabolic Solar Dryer at our Ilorin factory.
This milestone project is made possible through the prestigious Tadamon Food Security Accelerator, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
“Project financed with the contribution of the Islamic Development Bank, Islamic Solidarity Fund For Development”
A 24-Hour Solution for Healthier Food
The introduction of this parabolic solar technology marks a significant shift in our production capabilities. Unlike traditional open-air drying, which is vulnerable to dust, pests, and weather changes, this solar dryer provides a controlled, hygienic environment.
24-Hour Operation: The parabolic design is engineered to trap solar energy efficiently, allowing it to work continuously to maintain optimal drying temperatures day and night.
Superior Food Safety: By shielding our products—such as our Odourless Fufu Flour, Lafun, Potato Flour and Sorghum Flour—from external contaminants, we ensure a final product that is purer, healthier, and safer for your family.
Climate-Smart Resilience: This technology allows us to maintain peak production even during the rainy season, removing the manual stress and operational delays of packing and laying products to avoid rainfall.
Empowering Kwara’s Smallholder Farmers
This project is not just for our factory; it is a win for the entire agricultural community in Kwara State. As a hub for climate-smart processing, Ayosifam is dedicated to empowering the farmers who are the backbone of our food system.
This new infrastructure will:
Reduce Post-Harvest Losses: We will be able to process larger volumes of cassava and potatoes from local smallholders more quickly, ensuring their hard work doesn’t go to waste due to spoilage.
Provide a Learning Model: Our facility will serve as a demonstration point for farmers to see how renewable energy can transform traditional farming into a modern, profitable business.
Enhance Market Access: By improving the quality and shelf-life of our processed staples, we create a more stable and lucrative market for the raw crops harvested by our partner farmers.
Looking Ahead
Construction is already underway and is expected to be completed within the next two weeks. This investment reflects our unwavering commitment to “Feeding the Future, Empowering Farmers, and Enriching Lives.”
We thank the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), and NSPRI for their partnership in this revolution.
Follow our progress on AyosifamHub!
Stay tuned for the official commissioning of the parabolic solar dryer and learn more about how we are digitizing the value chain to bring healthy, affordable food to every table in Nigeria.
Are you a smallholder farmer in Kwara interested in seeing this new technology in action?
