Poultry farming in Nigeria advances with megaproject for self-sufficiency and egg production

Nigeria's poultry sector has initiated a transformative process with the implementation of the National Integrated Poultry Project, a US$ 1 billion investment led by the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership. The initiative, announced at the beginning of 2026, focuses on expanding egg and chicken production, reducing dependency on imports, and mitigating feed shortages in the country. The pilot phase is already underway in the states of Enugu, Kaduna, and Oyo, with plans for national expansion starting in 2027. The project adopts an integrated model that combines poultry production with large-scale cultivation of corn and soybeans, ensuring greater stability in the supply of feed inputs. Large-scale production and focus on the complete chain With a structured approach, the project encompasses the entire production chain: feed mills, hatcheries, laying hen and broiler farms, processing units, cold storage, and distribution. The goal is to house over 7 million laying hens and 2 ...