The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with China, is planning a $900 million investment in large-scale poultry projects aimed at increasing egg production, improving food security, and supporting agribusinesses and SMEs across the country.
The initiative, disclosed by Joseph Tegbe, Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, will see the establishment of six integrated poultry farms across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, each designed to produce up to one million eggs daily.
Pilot projects will be located in Oyo State and Kaduna State, while the remaining four farms will be developed through a partnership with Chinese investors under an 85–15 funding arrangement. The financing structure includes a 10-year repayment period and a three-year moratorium.
Each poultry facility will operate as a fully integrated agricultural hub, incorporating hatcheries, abattoirs, feed mills, and dedicated power systems. The projects will also include about 10,000 hectares of farmland per site for cultivating maize and soybeans used in feed production, a move aimed at reducing feed costs, which currently account for a significant portion of poultry production expenses.
The initiative is expected to produce up to six million eggs daily when fully operational, helping to stabilise prices and improve access to affordable protein for households. It will also support smaller poultry farmers, with a portion of feedstock produced at the facilities to be supplied at subsidised rates to reduce their operating costs.
Beyond food production, the projects are designed to stimulate local agriculture, create jobs, and strengthen Nigeria’s poultry value chain through the adoption of modern production technologies and improved efficiency.
Production from the pilot farms is expected to begin within six to eight months after construction, with long-term plans to transition operations to private sector players and open up investment opportunities for Nigerians.
The move underscores the government’s broader strategy to leverage international partnerships to boost agricultural productivity, enhance food security, and drive SME growth across the country.
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