Acumen invests in Pullus Africa to expand poultry market access in Nigeria
Pullus Africa plans to raise annual bird sales from 246,000 to more than 2 million by 2029
NIGERIA – Global impact investor Acumen has invested in Nigerian agribusiness Pullus Africa as the company seeks to expand market access and improve supply chain systems for poultry farmers across the country.
The investment will be used to strengthen bird aggregation networks and develop cold-chain infrastructure to enable farmers to supply poultry products year-round rather than relying largely on seasonal demand.
Pullus Africa said more than 6,000 farmers are currently registered on its platform, while over 28,000 producers have received poultry management training through its programmes linked to production and business operations.
The company also reported that it sold approximately 246,000 birds in 2025 and is targeting sales of more than 2 million birds annually by 2029 as it scales operations across Nigeria’s poultry value chain.
Market access challenges
Meanwhile, many small-scale poultry producers in Nigeria continue to face difficulties linked to unstable market access, including irregular buyers, delayed payments, and price fluctuations that often fail to match production costs.
As a result, a large number of farmers restrict production cycles to festive periods when poultry demand is considered more predictable, and market prices are relatively stable.
The model introduced through the latest investment is expected to establish more structured trading channels between farmers and buyers while creating systems intended to improve pricing consistency and payment reliability.
In addition, the expansion of cold-chain facilities is expected to reduce losses associated with poor storage and limited distribution capacity, which remain major challenges for poultry producers handling highly perishable products.
Industry participants say inadequate refrigeration and transportation systems have contributed to product spoilage, forcing farmers to sell quickly at reduced prices in order to avoid losses.
Food security focus
At the same time, Nigeria continues to pursue broader food production initiatives as authorities and private-sector players seek to address protein supply shortages by boosting domestic poultry output.
Poultry remains one of the country’s most widely consumed and relatively affordable sources of animal protein, prompting interest in large-scale projects to reduce dependence on imported products and improve food availability.
Pullus Africa stated that its farmer engagement programmes combine technical training with business support to help producers improve farm management practices and respond to changing market conditions.
The investment comes as demand for poultry products across Africa continues to rise alongside population growth, placing a greater focus on infrastructure development, supply chain efficiency, and stable market systems within the agricultural sector.
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