Mr Abba assured stakeholders that all reports would be treated professionally and in the collective interest of the poultry sector.
The Poultry Association of Nigeria in Abuja says the poultry industry contributes more than 25 per cent to Nigeria’s agricultural GDP.
Mr Rabiu-Mudi added that the new digital ID card would authenticate farmers’ membership.
Mr Iyiola said that the price of a crate of egg kept rising because of the high cost of raw materials.
Mr Oke said, “The reason we were not able to produce all-year round is because of the nonchalant attitude previously paid to the agriculture sector.’’
Farmers’ associations have commended the federal government on the inauguration of 10,000 agro rangers as they call for an increment in the number for the initiative to be impactful.
Mr Iyiola said that licence for the maize importation was being given to few hands who import for selfish gains.
The PAN chairman appreciated the effort of the Lagos State government.
The Poultry Association of Nigeria has called for continuous federal government support through grain intervention in 2024.
“The Federal Government should support us by facilitating easy access to loans.’’
