A ₦45 million commercial agreement between QiQi Farms and food distribution company Item 7 GO has strengthened Nigeria’s agribusiness supply chain, with the deal covering the delivery of 10,000 kilogrammes of locally produced frozen chicken to major consumption hubs including Ibadan, Ilorin, and Lagos.
The partnership reflects a growing shift toward structured domestic sourcing within Nigeria’s poultry industry, as more food service operators prioritise local farms to meet rising demand while supporting homegrown agricultural production and reducing dependence on imported protein supply chains.
Brandspur Brand News reports that the agreement highlights increasing commercial confidence in Nigerian poultry producers, particularly in their ability to meet large-volume supply requirements and maintain consistent delivery across key urban markets.
Under the arrangement, QiQi Farms will supply the bulk chicken volume across multiple states, reinforcing inter-state distribution networks that continue to expand in response to Nigeria’s growing food service and retail demand. The deal also signals stronger integration between primary agricultural producers and downstream food distribution companies.
Industry observers note that transactions of this scale are becoming more common as agribusiness operators invest in scaling production capacity, improving logistics coordination, and strengthening relationships with retail and hospitality buyers across the country.
The development is expected to contribute to increased local sourcing within Nigeria’s poultry value chain, supporting farm output absorption while expanding market access for domestic producers in a sector that remains central to national food security and agricultural growth.
