CHI Farms, ZOETIS to Commission Ultra-modern Veterinary Laboratory in Oyo State

Chi Farms Limited, a subsidiary of TGI Group, in partnership with 

ZOETIS, a global animal health care company and representative of Bill 

and Melinda Gates Foundation in Africa is set to commission an 

ultra-modern animal care veterinary centre in Ibadan, Oyo state, 

Nigeria, called “City Laboratory”.

The commissioning is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 12, 

2018.

The project which was executed under ZOETIS’s African Livestock 

Productivity and Health Advancement initiative (A.L.P.H.A.) aims at 

establishing sustainable veterinary diagnostic networks and animal 

health infrastructure in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, that will 

execute scientific research programmes, deliver quality diagnostic 

products, medicines and vaccines as well as carry out genetic tests, 

biodevices and a range of other animal care services.

Supported by the Zoetis/ALPHA Initiative, Chi Farms’ City Laboratory was 

established with the purpose of improving livestock health in Nigeria 

through production and supply of quality medicines and veterinary 

consultations to local farmers.

According to the Country Lead of Zoetis/ALPHA Initiative, Mr. Joshua 

Olorungbemi, the technical capacity of ZOETIS as the world leader in 

animal health endeared them to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 

who are co-funders of the ALPHA initiative.

“We are committed to supporting similar laboratory network across 

Nigeria to enable Farmers get access to veterinary diagnostic services” 

he said.

The General Manager of Chi Farms Limited, Dr. Tunji Olaitan stated that 

despite Chi Farms’ standing at the pinnacle of the Nigerian poultry 

industry as the most viable and successful Grand Parent Integrator both 

for Meat and Layer lines, the organization has progressively evolved to 

consistently offer Nigeria livestock farmers premium products and 

services.

"Our Offerings include a wide range of products and services, presenting 

a robust and preferred choice, including enriched facilities opening up 

informed access to quality healthcare delivery and management. Our goal 

is to ensure farmers investments are secured and sustainable”.

According to him, CHI Farms’ selection as one of Nigeria’s two executors 

of Project A.L.P.H.A by ZOETIS is a welcome development, as the 

organization is always willing to form alliances with like minds in 

order to create value for our farmers and ultimately the Nation.

He further stated that “with ZOETIS providing technical expertise as 

well as materials and equipment needed for education and training, 

coupled with our own experience, facility and reach, the impact of this 

project will be fulfilling”.