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Maryam Mahmud, Zoology graduate from the University of Ilorin and Executive Director of Honeyz Depot, the state’s largest honey distributor and operator of Kwara’s only exclusive walk in honey store has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand the company’s honey production operations.

Beyond her executive role, Maryam is also the lead beekeeper, directly managing the production line and ensuring quality at every stage.

Honeyz Depot, which has dominated honey distribution in Kwara State for the past five years, began its honey production line three years ago and is now set to go semi-commercial, targeting 5 tonnes of honey by 2026, with a long term goal of scaling up to 20 tonnes annually by 2030.

Nigeria’s honey market is valued at approximately USD 63.21 million (2024), with demand rising across food, pharmaceutical, and personal care sectors. Yet, the country produces less than 10% of its annual honey consumption, creating a large import gap and costing the economy over $2 billion annually in imports.

Speaking on the expansion, Maryam said, “Our walk in store, before temporary shutdown and distribution network have shown the growing demand for quality honey. Now, we are taking the next step, controlling production, ensuring traceability, and scaling responsibly to meet rising market demand.”

Maryam stated that, Honeyz Depot’s production roadmap will combine owned anchor apiaries with a structured outgrower beekeeper network, designed to maintain quality, expand supply, and reduce import dependency. The initiative is expected to create jobs, support rural livelihoods, strengthen pollination services, and foster sustainable growth, not just further solidifying Honeyz Depot’s leadership in Kwara State’s honey market, but also across Nigeria.

experts:
Nigeria’s Honey Queen Sets Ambitious Production Targets of 5 Tonnes in 2026, Eyes 20 Tonnes by 2030

Maryam Mahmud, Zoology graduate from the University of Ilorin and Executive Director of Honeyz Depot, the state’s largest honey distributor and operator of Kwara’s only exclusive walk in honey store has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand the company’s honey production operations.

Beyond her executive role, Maryam is also the lead beekeeper, directly managing the production line and ensuring quality at every stage.

Honeyz Depot, which has dominated honey distribution in Kwara State for the past five years, began its honey production line three years ago and is now set to go semi-commercial, targeting 5 tonnes of honey by 2026, with a long term goal of scaling up to 20 tonnes annually by 2030.

Nigeria’s honey market is valued at approximately USD 63.21 million (2024), with demand rising across food, pharmaceutical, and personal care sectors. Yet, the country produces less than 10% of its annual honey consumption, creating a large import gap and costing the economy over $2 billion annually in imports.

Speaking on the expansion, Maryam said, “Our walk in store, before temporary shutdown and distribution network have shown the growing demand for quality honey. Now, we are taking the next step, controlling production, ensuring traceability, and scaling responsibly to meet rising market demand.”

Maryam stated that, Honeyz Depot’s production roadmap will combine owned anchor apiaries with a structured outgrower beekeeper network, designed to maintain quality, expand supply, and reduce import dependency. The initiative is expected to create jobs, support rural livelihoods, strengthen pollination services, and foster sustainable growth, not just further solidifying Honeyz Depot’s leadership in Kwara State’s honey market, but also across Nigeria.

kpankpangolo:
That’s a bold goal. I doubt they can meet it. My problem with honey is I touch it once then never again. I always give out bottles I buy.

experts:
Why do you think she can't make it?

kpankpangolo:
Let’s watch and see.

Five characters.

experts:
What are the 5 characters?

kpankpangolo:
That’s a bold goal. I doubt they can meet it. My problem with honey is I touch it once then never again. I always give out bottles I buy.

kpankpangolo:
None of your business.

Blunt99:
Hope no be Adulterated like most of his colleagues in the industry...

Just saying

Because that is the reason I stop buying and consuming honey,

Even though I used to love it a lot.

I even stop my people for bringing me the one given me for free because I noticed it was Adulterated.

The same reason I suspended my consumption of palm wine for the time being.

nairalanda1:
There are a lot of good honey producers in nigeria. Look for them.

Dont use a few bad examples to diss everyone.

And the woman is a zoology graduate. She knows what she is doing.

experts:
Why do you think she can't make it?

Blunt99:
Hope no be Adulterated like most of his colleagues in the industry...
Just saying
Because that is the reason I stop buying and consuming honey,
Even though I used to love it a lot.
I even stop my people for bringing me the one given me for free because I noticed it was Adulterated.
The same reason I suspended my consumption of palm wine for the time being.

nairalanda1:
The woman is a zoology graduate. That means she has enough knowledge of the ways of the bees.

This is an example of someone putting her knowledge to good use. Putting her degree to good use.

And someone was saying that zoology na useless course. Okay o.

kpankpangolo:
That’s a bold goal. I doubt they can meet it. My problem with honey is I touch it once then never again. I always give out bottles I buy.

Blunt99:
Hope no be Adulterated like most of her colleagues in the industry...

Just saying

Because that is the reason I stop buying and consuming honey,

Even though I used to love it a lot.

I even stop my people for bringing me the one given me for free because I noticed it was Adulterated.

The same reason I suspended my consumption of palm wine for the time being.

whatmoreng:
Whoever said honey is sweeter than sugar should have his/her tongue and brain checked.

Goinhard:
How's Palm oil supply? It should be there on your list.

Blunt99:
Hope no be Adulterated like most of her colleagues in the industry...

Just saying

Because that is the reason I stop buying and consuming honey,

Even though I used to love it a lot.

I even stop my people for bringing me the one given me for free because I noticed it was Adulterated.

The same reason I suspended my consumption of palm wine for the time being.

fieldbus:
The whole issue of honey just got me fed up too.i dont buy again because of adultration.The last one I left in the fridge became so strong like rock even after taking it out of the fridge.you can imagine the effect of that in ones body.i have gone back to my sweetex in peace.if I want to eat sugar let me know I am taking sugar.Nonetheless anyway.kudos to her

whatmoreng:
Whoever said honey is sweeter than sugar should have his/her tongue and brain checked.

Blunt99:
Hope no be Adulterated like most of her colleagues in the industry...

Just saying

Because that is the reason I stop buying and consuming honey,

Even though I used to love it a lot.

I even stop my people for bringing me the one given me for free because I noticed it was Adulterated.

The same reason I suspended my consumption of palm wine for the time being.

chicfarmer:
I was hoping to see pictures of the honey depot only to see picture of person wey dey pose