OMIA
AGRIBUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
GROUP LIMITED
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Monthly Newsletter September 2025
Farmers First
“My grandfather used to say that once in your life you need a doctor, a lawyer, a
policeman, and a preacher. But every day, three times a day, you need a farmer.
”Brenda Schoepp
Partnerships are a backbone to our existence. Explore how partnerships have and are still shaping our journey to reach farmers first.
The farmer sits atop our operational priorities. When we help them, we are also happy to share their success
stories and their progress.
At Omia Agribusiness, we communicate our progress and share ideas that can better our service delivery to
our stakeholders.
IGANACHI RAZAKI OMIA CEO OMIA AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GROUP LIMITED
“Hi Reader,
Welcome to our September Newsletter edition. This past month, we have been busy supporting farmers with access to climate-resilient agricultural inputs for both crop and animal production, complemented by extension services and linkages to profitable
markets. We also shifted to a more accessible address in Yumbe, are preparing to open a new outlet in Obongi, welcomed several partners, and took part in key partnership visits and activities. At Omia Foods, we are also testing exciting new value-added products for our customers.
We invite you to read on and kindly share your feedback on how we can serve you better.”
EU, WFP, AND GIZ VISIT OMIA AGRIBUSINESS
On the 25th of September 2025, Omia Agribusiness hosted a delegation of guests from the European Union (EU), World Food Programme (WFP) and GIZ at its Arua Head-Office
The primary purpose of the visit was for the delegation to explore the different green energy solutions that Omia Agribusiness
has incorporated and how they are positively shaping farming.
Amongst what Omia Agribusiness exhibited were the solar water pump, the solar dryer, as well as Omia Foods-the Company’s arm that supports the farmers by
buying back some of their produce
hence providing a ready market.
FARMERS FEATURE
DIMA PETER MINTING MILLIONS FROM TOMOTOES
In Adjumani District, Opejo Parish, Eragi Village, Mr. Dima Peter, one of the farmers that we serve, has witnessed remarkable
success in tomato growing.
Just like many farmers, Mr. Dima was not certain about what to venture into as someone who was aiming to produce not only for subsistence consumption but also
for sale.
However, after consultation with Omia Agribusiness Extension Officers, who are based within Communities, he settled for
Tomatoes and bought quality inputs from Omia Agribusiness at a farmer-friendly cost.
The Extension Officers kept in close contact with Dima, advising him on the best agronomic practices related to tomato growing like staking
Dima
Dima is not just recouping. He is realizing profits. This will improve his livelihood and enable him to take care of his family and other responsibilities at his hands. Farming is surely a very lucrative venture and Omia Agribusiness is open to supporting farmers.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
30 FARMERS IN KUBALA BENEFIT FROM OMIA AGRIBUSINESS TRAINING ON POULTRY MANAGEMENT
On the 29th and 30th of September, 2025, Omia Agribusiness Animal Health and Nutrition Officer, Mr. Alema Alfred conducted a two-day training with a group of 30 farmers from Kubala village, Omugo subcounty, Terego District, on poultry farming and management.
The goal of the training was to equip these farmers with skills, especially those on the best management practices for poultry farming. This would enable them to have the requisite knowledge and skill set to venture into poultry rearing.
To ensure that the farmers will have a firm grasp of poultry management, a myriad of topics were discussed. These included but are not limited to:
feeding management, water management, house
construction, breeding, temperature management, and
debeaking.
Additionally, hatching, feed formulation, and
Vaccination was one of the other topics that was covered. As a result, the farmers reported an increase in their knowledge base and a readiness to venture into poultry farming, as it appealed to most of them as something lucrative. Despite the readiness of most of the farmers to start poultry farms of their own, many of them still decried the lack of markets for the poultry products. However, their fears were calmed as Omia Agribusiness through
Omia Foods buys some of the products, like eggs and chicken from farmers.
The farmers went back with a strong resolve to change their lives through poultry rearing. This training was organized by For Africa. Through such trainings, Omia Agribusiness upholds its tagline of putting farmers first by empowering them to become successful.
On the 24th of September, 2025, Ms. Lenia Judith Latifah, the Chief People and Culture Officer, represented Omia Agribusiness at the Sustainable Urban Integration of Displacement Affected Communities (SUIDAC) Dialogue convened by Cities Alliance at Le’Confidentiel Hotel, Arua City.
As a panelist discussing the role of the private sector in the sustainable urban integration of refugees, she emphasized that partnerships between the private sector and humanitarian organizations are key in promoting the sustainability of projects beyond the project’s duration.
She also added that the key strategic partnership areas between SUIDAC and the Private Sector are: impact investment
by donors, de-risking, blended financing,
technical assistance and refundable grants.
The Chief Executive Officer of Omia Agribusiness, Mr. Iganachi Razaki Omia on
26/09/2025 spoke to a group of 34 Rotaractors from the Rotaract Club of Arua.
The topic he discussed was, “21 Century Skills for Everyone.
” Mr. Omia chronicled how he conceived and birthed the idea of Omia Agribusiness.
He also said that networking, relationships, discipline, communication, adaptability, resilience, and strategic thinking are the skills that have sustained Omia Agribusiness.
OMIA AGRIBUSINESS SHINES AT 2025 ARUA CORPORATE LEAGUE
Omia Agribusiness proved once again that they are powerhouses not only in simplifying farmers’
lives but also through football at the 2025 Arua Corporate League.
Omia Agribusiness, captained by Mr. Amani Humphrey managed a quarterfinal appearance. Catch all the highlights below.
