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TORQ Agro to create 2,000 jobs, produce 300,000 birds
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, will perform the groundbreaking ceremony for a $3.5 million integrated poultry farm and hatchery facility in Batagarawa Local Government Area.
The project, promoted by TORQ Agro Nigeria Limited, is valued at approximately N5 billion and will be located on 10 hectares at Barawa Forestry Reserve.
The facility, scheduled for completion in 12 months starting January 2026, will house 300,000 layer birds and 100,000 broiler birds, making it one of the largest poultry operations in northern Nigeria.
TORQ Agro disclosed that the project will create 2,000 direct and indirect jobs, providing employment opportunities for Katsina youths and boosting the state's agricultural economy.
The investment comes as Governor Radda's administration intensifies efforts to position Katsina as a preferred destination for agribusiness investors through investor-friendly policies and infrastructure development.
Industry analysts have attributed the growing investor confidence in Katsina to the governor's recent partnerships with international investors and his focus on agricultural modernisation.
The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled to hold on November 27th, 2025, at the project site in Batagarawa.
The integrated facility will include egg production, hatchery operations, and commercial broiler production, creating a complete value chain within the state.
TORQ Agro described the project as a scalable, commercially viable poultry operation designed to meet growing demand for quality poultry products in Katsina and neighbouring states.
The company assured that the facility will adopt international best practices in poultry farming, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.
Governor Radda has consistently emphasized agriculture and food security as critical pillars of his administration's economic transformation agenda.
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.
