The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) Lagos State chapter, along with key players in the sector, has expressed concern over the rising cost of raw materials for egg production, which continues to drive up the price of eggs.
The Lagos State Chapter of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has attributed the surge in egg prices to the volatile foreign exchange rates and the avarice of certain intermediaries, as stated by Mr. Mojeed Iyiola, the chapter's Chairman, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos.
Statistics paint a picture. In a recent revelation, the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) expressed deep concern over the closure of more than 50% of poultry farms in 2023.
PAN expressed distress over the closure of more than 50% of its farms in 2023, attributing the shutdowns to sectoral challenges.
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has called for support from the Federal Government through grain interventions in 2024.
The PAN says the lifting of the ban on the importation of poultry products into the country will collapse the poultry industry in Nigeria.
