Poultry Farming Business Plan (2025–2029)
Prepared by:
Okpara Ijezie Kingsley
Phone: 08060777979
Address: No. 1 Okpara Street, Lagos, Nigeria
Company Name: Okpara Business Plan Enterprises
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Company Overview
- Products & Services
- Market Opportunity (Nigeria Poultry Industry 2025/2026)
- Competitive Advantage
- Marketing & Sales Strategy
- Operations Plan
- Management & Organization
- Financial Plan (with 5-Year Projections)
- Risk Analysis & Mitigation
- Conclusion & Call-to-Action
1. Executive Summary
Okpara Business Plan Enterprises seeks ₦5,000,000 to establish a poultry farm with an initial capacity of 1,000 broiler birds, scalable to 2,000 and 5,000 birds over five years.
The funds will cover housing, day-old chicks (DOCs), feeding, vaccination, labor, and utilities. With Nigeria’s poultry market valued at over ₦1.5 trillion annually, this project will meet rising demand for affordable protein and provide sustainable income.
Our projections show a net profit margin of 25–30%, with investors able to recover their investment within 2–3 production cycles (6–9 months).
2. Company Overview
- Name: Okpara Business Plan Enterprises
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Ownership: Sole Proprietorship
- Industry: Agriculture (Livestock – Poultry Farming)
- Mission: To provide Nigerians with affordable, hygienic, and high-quality poultry meat while creating jobs and value for investors.
- Vision: To become a leading poultry producer in Nigeria with a capacity of 50,000+ birds annually within the next 10 years.
3. Products & Services
- Broiler chicken meat (live & processed).
- Poultry manure (byproduct sales to crop farmers).
- Potential future expansion into egg production.
4. Market Opportunity (Nigeria Poultry Industry 2025/2026)
- Nigeria consumes over 2 million MT of poultry meat annually, but only 30% is locally produced.
- The government’s ban on frozen poultry imports boosts demand for local farmers.
- Rising middle-class and urbanization increase chicken demand.
- Poultry meat is the cheapest source of animal protein in Nigeria.
Target Market:
- Retailers & wholesalers (markets in Lagos & surrounding states).
- Restaurants, hotels, and eateries.
- Direct consumers (via farm sales).
5. Competitive Advantage
- Strong location in Lagos with high demand.
- Modern biosecurity measures to reduce mortality.
- Direct sales model to maximize profit margins.
- Expansion plan backed by financial modeling.
6. Marketing & Sales Strategy
- Partnership with restaurants, hotels, and fast-food vendors.
- Social media promotion (Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok).
- Bulk supply to open markets in Lagos.
- Word-of-mouth and customer referral system.
7. Operations Plan
- Housing: Deep litter system with proper ventilation.
- Production Cycle: 8 weeks per batch (broilers).
- Feed: Commercial feed + supplements.
- Labor: 2 attendants initially, expanding as production grows.
- Biosecurity: Vaccination schedule, disinfectants, restricted access.
8. Management & Organization
- Owner/Manager: Okpara Ijezie Kingsley – Oversees operations and marketing.
- Farm Manager: Supervises daily operations.
- Workers: Handle feeding, cleaning, and bird care.
- Veterinary Consultant: Provides vaccination and health management.
9. Financial Plan (₦5 Million for 1,000 Birds)
Startup Cost (₦)
| Item | Quantity | Unit Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry House Setup | 1 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Day-Old Chicks (DOCs) | 1,000 | 800 | 800,000 |
| Feed (8 weeks) | 50 bags | 12,000 | 600,000 |
| Vaccines & Drugs | – | – | 200,000 |
| Equipment (feeders, drinkers, heaters) | – | – | 500,000 |
| Labor (2 staff, 6 months) | – | – | 300,000 |
| Utilities & Misc. | – | – | 200,000 |
| Total Startup | ₦4,600,000 |
(Balance reserved for contingencies: ₦400,000)
Revenue Projections (Per 1,000 Birds per Cycle)
- Average survival rate: 90% (900 birds)
- Average weight: 2.5kg
- Market price: ₦2,500 per bird
- Revenue per cycle: 900 × ₦2,500 = ₦2,250,000
5-Year Financial Projection (₦)
| Year | Birds (Capacity) | Revenue | Operating Cost | Net Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,000 | 9,000,000 | 6,500,000 | 2,500,000 |
| 2026 | 2,000 | 18,000,000 | 12,500,000 | 5,500,000 |
| 2027 | 3,000 | 27,000,000 | 18,000,000 | 9,000,000 |
| 2028 | 4,000 | 36,000,000 | 24,000,000 | 12,000,000 |
| 2029 | 5,000 | 45,000,000 | 30,000,000 | 15,000,000 |
10. Risk Analysis & Mitigation
- Disease Outbreaks: Strict biosecurity + vet support.
- Feed Price Inflation: Bulk purchase + feed formulation.
- Market Price Fluctuations: Diversify customers (hotels, restaurants, households).
- Mortality Risk: Insurance cover for livestock.
11. Conclusion & Call-to-Action
This poultry project is a profitable, scalable, and sustainable investment that taps into Nigeria’s growing protein demand.
Funding Request: ₦5,000,000 for 1,000 birds (startup phase).
With potential to scale to 5,000 birds by 2029, delivering ₦15 million annual net profit.
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