Nigerian poultry farmers are sounding the alarm over a potential spike in egg prices, with projections indicating that the cost per crate could jump from the current N5,500 to as high as N10,000. This alarming forecast has been attributed to escalating transportation expenses and soaring feed prices.
During a press conference in Abuja held to commemorate World Egg Day, Musa Hakeem, Secretary of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), called on the government to declare a state of emergency in the egg production sector. He emphasized that without swift government intervention, the anticipated price increase would further diminish protein consumption among the Nigerian population.
Hakeem stated, “The proportional rise in production costs points to a price of N10,000 per crate, but we have kept prices at N5,500 out of consideration for consumers.” He expressed frustration over the lack of substantial governmental support, revealing that the last grain assistance provided to poultry farmers was three years ago. Hakeem urged for enhanced collaboration between the government and PAN, highlighting that the association possesses valuable data on poultry farmers that could be utilized for more effective interventions.
Agro dealer Jude Arikogu also raised concerns regarding the quality and quantity of poultry feed, revealing that many 25kg bags do not meet the specified weight, adding to the financial strain on farmers who are already grappling with increasing operational costs.
The poultry industry's dire warning underscores the urgent need for action to stabilize the sector, ensuring that essential protein sources remain affordable for Nigerians while also safeguarding local poultry production.
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