Mariam Akinloye
In order to address the challenges facing the availability of eggs confronting the poultry farmers, the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture has facilitated the offtake of 300, 000 from the Erikorodo Poultry Estate in Ikorodu after weeks of engagements.
The Ministry of Agriculture that brokered the agreement was led Hon. Commissioner, Ms. Abisola Olusanya and other senior officials of the ministry. The operation commenced on Monday, April 10, 2023.
According to a statement today by the Ministry’s Public Relation Officer, Mrs Sodipo, the support of the government shall further enhance the development of the poultry value chain in Lagos.
“The poultry farmers operating within Erikorodo and Aiyedoto poultry estates form a large percentage of registered farmers under the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State Chapter, and the move enhances the food security agenda of the State Government”, the statement stated.
“The Estates’ poultry farmers mentioned that the recent egg glut issue was aggravated by the cash crunch, closure of schools, amongst other factors.
Ms. Olusanya, in her response, assured the farmers that the administration of Sanwo – Olu will continue to provide support.
“On our part as government, the administration of Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, will continue to put measures in place to create a conducive environment for farmers to operate in line with efforts to ensure sufficiency in food production in the State”, she said.
The Lagos State Governor, under the administration of Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has championed the food systems transformation plan with the overall objective of improving the livelihood of the agricultural value chain actors towards wealth creation, job security, increased inclusiveness in sectoral policy formulation with a view to produce and supply wholesome nutritious foods to Lagosians.
