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2026 Guide: How to Start a Plantain Chips Business in Mushin, Lagos | 7hubent Tech Business Marketing
You know that burning feeling in your chest when you see a street vendor frying plantain chips at Ojuelegba or Allen, and you’re like, “Why not me?” That was me. In 2022, I was in Mushin, trekking under sun and rain, buying a ₦500 bar of ipekere (plantain chips) from Baba on the corner. I thought: “If he can do this every day, maybe I too can turn this into something serious.”
Fast forward to 2025, I now run a modest plantain chips micro-factory in Mushin, sending packs to Surulere, Yaba, Ikeja—and yes, I use 7hubent Tech to advertise it for free. My phone bleeps almost hourly with orders.
Want to replicate this? Great. Pull up, take notes. This is the 2026 guide to launching your own plantain chips business in Mushin, Lagos, with the marketing superpower of 7hubent Tech behind you.
Why Plantain Chips in Lagos, Especially Mushin?
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High demand, supply gap: Nigeria produces tons of plantain, but only a fraction gets processed into chips. The demand far outstrips supply. (Potato Chips Machine)
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Snack culture: At bus stops, schools, offices—everyone loves crunchy bites.
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Low barrier to entry: You don’t need a mega factory at start.
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Local sourcing: You can get plantain from nearby markets or farmers.
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Marketing edge with 7hubent Tech: You can advertise for free using WhatsApp and web platforms.
If you combine grit + strategy + consistency, you can go from frying in your kitchen to owning your own line of chips.
Step-by-Step: Starting in Mushin (2026 Edition)
Below is a refined, Lagos-tuned blueprint. Each step has “why it matters” and “how to do it well”.
| Step | What to Do | Why It Matters | Tips & Figures |
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| 1. Market & Location Survey | Walk Mushin, Oyingbo, Agege, Bariga—check which chip flavors, packs are selling. Identify who sells to schools, offices, motor parks. | You don’t want to produce flavors no one buys. | Note prices: 100g pack ₦150–₦300, bulk sales to mini-shops. |
| 2. Business Plan & Cost Estimate | List startup capital: raw plantain, oil, packaging, labor, gas/electricity, transport, marketing. | Prevents cash surprise. | E.g. local fabrication of deep fryer set ~ ₦150,000–₦300,000 (check local fabricators) (Frandimore) |
| 3. Source Equipment & Materials | You’ll need slicers, fryer (gas or electric), deoiling machine (or oil drainer), scale, packaging materials, airtight bags. | Good equipment ensures uniform, crispy product. | Many local fabricators in Lagos offer these machines. (Frandimore) |
| 4. Raw Material Supply (Plantain) | Connect with farmers in Kwara, Ogun, Ondo, or buy at Mile 12 or Oyingbo market. Use unripe or slightly firm plantain for best crisp. | Cost of raw material is large part of expense. | Get bulk discount; aim for more than needed in rainy season. |
| 5. Production Process |
a. Washing & Peeling
b. Slicing (uniform thickness)
c. Blanching (optional)
d. Drying / Dewatering
e. Frying (in batches, control temperature)
f. Deoiling / Draining
g. Seasoning / Flavoring
h. Cooling & Packaging | Each step ensures crispness, shelf life, taste. | Example: Overheated oil burns chips; under-fry yields soggy. |
| 6. Quality Control & Permits | Register with NAFDAC (if scaling), label your product, ensure hygienic handling. | Builds trust; you avoid shutdowns. | Use strong packaging; test shelf life (chips often stay crisp 7–14 days). |
| 7. Branding & Packaging | Give your chips a name, good logo, memorable pack. | First impression matters. Consumers may judge by packaging before tasting. |
| 8. Marketing (with 7hubent Tech + others) | Use 7hubent’s free WhatsApp advertising, website, posts on Instagram, Twitter, local flyers. | You can reach thousands free. | 7hubent claims ~980,000 daily views across Nigeria. Use that. |
| 9. Sales & Distribution Channels | Sell to mini-shops, school canteens, street vendors, corporate offices, transport hubs. | Diversifies income. | Deliver in small packages; have free samples. |
| 10. Scale & Improve | Monitor costs, reduce waste, introduce flavors (spicy, sweet–salty), offer larger family packs. | Growth. | Reinvest profit into better machines, packaging, logistics. |
5 Punchy Business Growth Motivations (Neil Patel + Grant Cardone vibes)
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“Go all in”: when people doubt you, double your effort.
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Relentless consistency: even on rainy days, fry those chips, post adverts.
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Obsess over the customer: someone complains chip is oily? Fix it immediately.
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Reinvest like you mean it: don’t live big early—pump profit back.
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Use free leverage: 7hubent Tech is your amplifier platform—post every day.
The 7hubent Tech Edge: Your Free Marketing Weapon
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7hubent Tech is a free business advertising platform in Nigeria, especially via WhatsApp and web. (7hubent.com.ng)
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They run curated WhatsApp groups where entrepreneurs post product offers at zero cost. (Google Sites)
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With ~980,000 views daily (claimed), your chips posts can reach far beyond Mushin.
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To use: visit www.7hubent.com.ng or www.lagoswiki.com.ng, or WhatsApp +2349077131487.
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Also follow them on social media: @7hubent (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
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Watch their free video: How to Grow Your Business Online → https://youtu.be/3P8vSXH5lBo?si=zOZ8bWvxwQGSDvBF
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Read their article 7 ways to advertise your business online for free: https://www.7hubent.com.ng/2024/10/free-advertising-website-in-nigeria.html?m=1
How I used 7hubent for my chips business
I started posting pictures of my crunchy chips in 3 WhatsApp groups curated by 7hubent—one in Mushin, one Lagos-wide, one food group. Within two days, my phone rang: orders from Yaba, Surulere, even far parts of Lagos. The free exposure cost me only time.
Personal Story & Testimony
Let me be real: there were nights I cried. Oil spilled. Chips burned. I wondered: “What if nobody buys?” Once, a delivery guy ran off with ₦5,000 worth of stock. But I held my head. I prayed, applied corrections.
By mid-2024, I had regular customers in Mushin, Bariga, and Agege. A single school ordered 50 packs every Friday. I started hiring one assistant. I never had to spend big on Facebook ads; 7hubent did the heavy lifting.
If I can do this, you can too.
“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood … to proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness.” — 1 Peter 2:9
That reminds me: you are called to shine. Even if you are frying plantain in a corridor in Mushin today, your venture can glorify you and inspire others.
FAQs (long-tail keywords, SEO friendly)
Q1: What is the capital cost to start a plantain chips business in Mushin Lagos 2026?
A: It depends on scale. For a small setup, expect ₦250,000 to ₦500,000. Equipment, raw materials, packaging, initial marketing, and rent (if any) are main costs.
Q2: Which variety of plantain is best for chips in Lagos?
A: The Bini cultivar is preferred for crisp quality and yield. (Potato Chips Machine)
Q3: Can I fry plantain chips in my home kitchen legally?
A: Yes, for small scale and local delivery. But for expansion you’ll need sanitation, compliance, and possibly NAFDAC registration to scale.
Q4: How do I advertise plantain chips for free in Lagos?
A: Use 7hubent Tech (WhatsApp groups, status posts), Instagram Reels, Facebook local groups, word-of-mouth, sampling in markets.
Q5: How long will homemade plantain chips stay crisp?
A: If properly dried, sealed, and stored in airtight packaging, crispness can last 7–14 days.
SEO & Internal Linking Suggestions (for 7hubent site)
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Link this article to “Free Advertising WhatsApp Group Links 2025” page on 7hubent
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Link to “2026 Graphic Designers in Nigeria: Free Advertising Websites” (shows free ad power) (7hubent.com.ng)
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Link to “7 ways to advertise your business online free” article
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Link to “How to EARN at least 1k Naira Daily” or “Passive Income Ideas 2025” pages (7hubent.com.ng)
Summary Video (Key Points)
Commercial plantain chips at home for business / How to make commercial plantain chips
(Watch that for the nuts & bolts of slicing/frying in bulk.)
Final Notes & Engagement
So, is your heart racing yet? That little flame of “maybe I can” is enough to start.
Challenge what you know: You might think you need millions to begin. No—you need a plan, discipline, and a community (that’s where 7hubent steps in).
Feeling strong? Share this article with your friend in Iyana-Ipaja or Oshodi who keeps talking about starting something. Let’s build a chain of plantain-chip moguls across Lagos.
What flavor will your first pack be—plain salted, spicy suya style, or sweet-salty mix? Let me know below. And if you start your business, drop your shop name and I’ll help you promote it via 7hubent techniques.