ColdHubs Limited, known for its innovative solar-powered cold storage solutions, has made a significant impact on Nigeria's agricultural landscape. One of its standout facilities is the Cold Room located at Relief Market in Owerri, Imo State. This cold room is strategically positioned in one of the busiest markets in Southeastern Nigeria, providing a vital service to farmers, food vendors, and traders. The facility helps preserve perishable produce like fruits, vegetables, and fish, reducing post-harvest losses and ensuring that the local community has access to fresh, high-quality food.
The cold room at Relief Market operates on solar power, making it both environmentally sustainable and cost-effective. In a region where access to reliable electricity can be a challenge, the use of renewable energy not only ensures uninterrupted cooling but also lowers operational costs. This is a huge benefit to the smallholder farmers and traders who rely on affordable storage to keep their goods fresh. With its 24/7 service, the ColdHubs at Relief Market is a game changer for food security in the area, helping to bridge the gap between harvest and market.
The hub serves as more than just a storage facility—it also empowers local women and youth, who make up the majority of the traders in the market. By reducing the pressure to sell perishable goods quickly, it allows them to negotiate better prices and reduce wastage. ColdHubs has also created a ripple effect in boosting local economies, as traders are able to increase their profits and reinvest in their businesses. This hub fosters economic resilience, which is crucial in a market like Owerri, where agriculture plays a central role in the livelihoods of many families.
ColdHubs presence in Relief Market reflects the company’s broader mission of using technology to solve real-world challenges. By addressing the issues of food wastage and unreliable electricity, this ColdHub is transforming the food supply chain and helping to build a more sustainable and prosperous future for the people of Imo State. With its growing network of cold storage solutions, ColdHubs continues to offer practical solutions to critical challenges faced by rural and urban communities across Nigeria.