The importance of poultry to national economy cannot be over emphasized as it has become popular for the small-holders that have contributed to the economy of the country. Poultry farming as a veritable tool for economic empowerment depends largely on the attractiveness of this agricultural sector to the Nigerian youth (young graduates), government support in terms of financial support (loan, overdraft) and market potentials for poultry products. Moreso, poultry farming has provided employment opportunities for Nigerians. Especially since a lot of small-scale farmers are involved in maize farming, it makes it an affordable source of vitamins and minerals for people living in rural areas Poultry production in Nigeria can be classified into extensive and intensive systems based on scale, stock and the extensive production system presently account for about 85%. Since the paramount aim of this study is to examine poultry farming as an economic tool for economic empowerment. The problem has been how this might best be achieved. Poultry products compare favourably with economically produced animal protein [4]. Nigerian private sector begins to play more and more active role in the sphere of services. H0: poultry farming as an economic tool does not enhance employment opportunity. Economic Analysis of Backyard Poultry Farming in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria Oladunni, M.E.1 & Fatuase, A.I.2 1Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria 2Department of Agricultural Technology, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria Abstract Poultry – mostly chickens – are farmed in great numbers. investigation of livestock output will not be founded solely on input and output, but must furthermore take into … In view of this, the following highlighted problems are intended to be solved by this research work. At a two-day workshop organized by the French Embassy in Nigeria and local poultry farmers, experts emphasized the importance of the country's poultry and other agriculture industries to ensure Nigeria's long-term economic health. H0: poultry farming as an economic tool does not enhance employment opportunity. Poultry are raised for their meat and eggs, and are an important source of edible animal protein. 3) Village women … The importance of poultry to national economy cannot be over emphasized as it has become popular for the small-holders that have contributed to the economy of the country. The following hypothesis is thereby drawn for the purpose of this study. The Economic Importance Of Poultry Farming In Africa The farming subsector of animal production is part of a complex interdependent agriculture scheme.