PROAQUI Project · Republic of Cameroon
Zeideal Group SAS develops PROAQUI, the first integrated agro-industrial aquaculture complex in the CEMAC basin. USD 122 million investment, 45,000 tonnes of fresh tilapia per year at full capacity, three autonomous operational entities.
Industrial architecture
PROAQUI applies a matrix-based vertical integration model unprecedented in Central Africa. Three parallel operational loops, each scaled to close its own value chain. No strategic link is outsourced to third parties.
Territorial architecture
Each entity is scaled to close its own value chain, ensuring full operational resilience for the project.
DIR Hub
5,380 hectares granted by the Republic of Cameroon, of which 4,500 ha grow maize and soy under center pivots. Bühler 160 tpd feed plant. CEMAC distribution.
Aquaculture site — Score 87/100
231 floating cages built to Regal Springs standard on the hydroelectric reservoir. Satellite hatchery 60M fingerlings/year, processing 30 ktpa. EDC agreement under negotiation.
Aquaculture site — Score 67/100
115 floating cages in partnership with CODAM. Satellite hatchery in Mfou, processing 15 ktpa. Akonolinga–Olama river sections, identified pre-conditions.
Sustainable commitment
Alignment with IFC Performance Standards 1 to 8. Operational ESMS. Active grievance mechanism.
Regenerative aquaculture, optimized FCR at 1.7, carbon footprint -42% vs imported frozen fish, 60% solar energy mix.
1,855 direct jobs by Year 7 with 35% women, 3,000 contracted producers, local training, riparian communities engaged.
IFC PS 1-8 standards, balanced board, Big 4 audit, OHADA compliance, grievance mechanism with 30-day response commitment.
News
April 2026 · Press release
Bilingual institutional portal goes live alongside the PROAQUI fundraising phase.
Q1 2026 · Project
The Board approves the genetically improved tilapia strain selection for the aquaculture sites' hatcheries.
June 2025 · Partnership
Official launch of the Proaqui Nyong project (12,000 tpa target) in Mfou, with co-located satellite hatchery.