How Abolaji Oguntoyinbo Built a ₦2 Billion Poultry Business Through Value Chain Control.

How do you build a ₦2 billion agribusiness in one of Nigeria's most volatile industries? Today on Understory Africa, we sit down with Abolaji Oguntoyinbo, Founder and Managing Director of Oyinbo Agro Allied Limited (OAAL), to explore the systems, decisions, and long-term thinking behind one of Nigeria's fastest-growing poultry businesses. From scaling annual revenue from ₦600 million to over ₦2 billion, to taking control of feed production as a strategic advantage, Abolaji shares how operational discipline, value chain integration, and consistency have shaped OAAL's growth in an industry where uncertainty is often the norm. But this conversation goes far beyond poultry. We discuss what makes an agribusiness truly Investable, why capital alone isn't enough, how fragmentation affects Africa's agricultural ecosystem, and what founders must build before serious investment can follow. In this episode, we explore: How OAAL scaled from ₦600M to over ₦2B in revenue Why controlling the value chain creates a competitive advantage The economics of running a large-scale poultry business What investors often misunderstand about agriculture Building resilient businesses in uncertain markets What makes an agricultural business fundable The future of agribusiness in Africa About the Guest Abolaji Oguntoyinbo is the Founder and Managing Director of Oyinbo Agro Allied Limited (OAAL), a poultry company operating a 200,000-bird capacity business in southern Nigeria. Beyond building OAAL, he has advised government institutions, mentored entrepreneurs, and contributed to leadership and innovation programs, including at MIT. His work reflects a systems-driven approach to solving complex challenges in African agriculture. If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share with someone building the future. #UnderstoryAfrica #Agribusiness #PoultryFarming #NigeriaBusiness #Entrepreneurship #ValueChain #AfricanBusiness #Investment #BusinessGrowth #OAAL #Agriculture #FounderStories