What is the problem? Nigeria is importing meat even as its potential to produce domestically is untapped.

What is the solution ? Create linkages between small holder farmers and meat companies.

What is the evidence? Farmers in Nigeria are already benefiting..

What is the caveat? Farmers need training and services (inputs, purchase agreements, insurance)

What should organisations do? Non-profits and companies should work together to create these markets

Sections

Section 1: First 10 minutes : Getting to know Kachi and Heifer’s work in Nigeria.

Section 2: Next 45 minutes: about the Sustainable Market Access for smallholder Poultry Farmers.

Section 3: Last 10 minutes about broader lessons.

Host : Sanjoy Sanyal, Founder Regain Paradise

www.regainparadise.org

Guest : Onyekachi Ayevbuomwan

Program Lead for the Livestock sector for Heifer International Nigeria

https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyekachi-ayevbuomwan-

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Date 30th June 2025