NJORECU Limited

Njombe Regional Cooperative Union Ltd (NJORECU LTD) is a cooperative union based in Njombe Town, Tanzania. Established on September 6, 2013, it serves as a union for 63 primary Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS), representing approximately 7,000 individual members.

📍 Contact Information

• Address: P.O. Box 196, Njombe, Tanzania

• Email: njorecu2013@gmail.com

• Phone: +255 754 616 807

👥 Leadership

• Chairman: Clemence Damian Malekela

• Acting General Manager: Kisakali Nestory

🌾 Core Activities

NJORECU’s primary focus is on agricultural development and support for its member cooperatives. Key activities include:Input Distribution: Providing fertilizers and seeds to farmers.

• Market Facilitation: Assisting in finding markets for farmers’ produce.

• Capacity Building: Offering training and development programs for members.

• Crop Collection: Organizing the collection of crops from farmers for bulk marketing.

The union primarily deals with maize, rice, and sunflower seeds, focusing on collection and marketing.

🏢 Infrastructure and Projects

NJORECU owns several buildings and warehouses used for storage and administrative purposes. They have plans to expand into processing by acquiring a maize milling machine and a sunflower oil expeller, aiming to add value to members’ produce.

🤝 Partnerships

The union has engaged in discussions with organizations like SAGCOT (Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania) to explore potential collaborations for infrastructure development and capacity building.

📈 Membership and Governance

• Total Members: Approximately 7,000 individuals.

• Gender Distribution: 2,330 females and 4,670 males.

• Board Members: 9 members, including 2 women.

NJORECU operates with a commitment to good governance and member participation, ensuring that each primary cooperative is represented in the union’s decision-making processes.