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By N. Thomas West | thomaswest232@gmail.com | 0888972432 / 0775084260
In a groundbreaking move for the country’s poultry sector, Kodah Enterprises Incorporated has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art poultry processing facility and solar-powered energy system, a project valued at USD 150,000. Situated in Paynesville, Montserrado County, the facility is set to dramatically improve production, processing, and storage capacities for local poultry farmers operating in and around the capital.
The project, spearheaded by Joseph Kodah, President of the Poultry Federation and CEO of Kodah Lib-Chicken, marks a milestone in addressing persistent barriers facing Liberia’s poultry sector—namely, the lack of reliable electricity, inadequate storage, and outdated processing infrastructure.
“This facility is more than a building. It’s a symbol of progress and empowerment,” Mr. Kodah remarked during the dedication ceremony. “With cold storage, a modern processing line, and uninterrupted solar power, poultry farmers now have the tools to scale operations, cut costs, and meet rising consumer demand.”
The solar-powered plant is not exclusive to Kodah Lib-Chicken but is open to other poultry producers for collaborative use, promoting shared infrastructure, reducing post-harvest losses, and bolstering agribusiness competitiveness across the value chain.
Analysts say this move aligns with broader national efforts to integrate renewable energy in agricultural development, a strategy strongly supported under Liberia’s food security and climate resilience agendas.
With the capacity to process 500 chickens daily for cold storage, the facility is poised to enhance local supply chains and reduce Liberia’s longstanding reliance on imported poultry products.
This increased processing and storage capability not only enables farmers to meet growing consumer demand for fresh, locally sourced chicken but also supports improved food safety, reduces post-harvest losses, and stabilizes market supply.
By strengthening the cold chain infrastructure—a critical yet underdeveloped component of Liberia’s agriculture sector—the facility allows poultry producers to extend shelf life, maintain product quality, and access new market opportunities, including supermarkets, restaurants, and institutional buyers. Over time, this is expected to boost farmer incomes, create jobs across the poultry value chain, and contribute meaningfully to national food security goals.”
Speaking at the event, Mr. O. Natty B. Davis, President of the Liberia Chamber of Commerce, praised the initiative, calling it “a model of agribusiness innovation” and urging other farmers to utilize the facility. “This is not just about one business—it’s about strengthening an entire ecosystem,” Mr. Davis emphasized.
Representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Mercy Corps, and local farming cooperatives were also in attendance, describing the facility as a “game changer” for transforming how poultry is produced and processed in Liberia.
With the growing demand for local meat products and the national push to reduce import dependency, the facility is expected to increase both production volume and consumer confidence in locally raised poultry. The Kodah solar-powered poultry plant may serve as a blueprint for similar investments across other sectors in the agri-food system.
