Saturday, May 10, 2025 - The Poultry Farmers Association of Nigeria has raised concerns over the declining sales of eggs in the country, citing rising economic hardships and low purchasing power among Nigerians.
The Jigawa State chapter of the association under the
leadership of Mr. Hussaini Gumel disclosed this when they paid a courtesy visit
on Thursday evening, May 8, to Governor Umar Namadi at Government House Dutse,
the state capital.
Gumel said: “Since the removal of fuel subsidy, our industry
has been hit hard. Many Nigerians can no longer afford eggs, and our sales have
plummeted.”
He blamed the decline in sales on the increasing economic
hardships faced by many Nigerians.
He added that the situation is further exacerbated by the
rising costs of production, including feed and other inputs.
“We’re struggling to keep our businesses afloat,” Mr. Gumel
said.
The association’s members face numerous challenges,
particularly in accessing affordable poultry feeds.
“It’s disheartening that chicken feeds are significantly
cheaper in Jos, Plateau State, compared to Jigawa and many other states. This
disparity has made it difficult for poultry farmers in Jigawa to maintain
profitability,” Gumel lamented.
He said the current economic situation has further worsened
the challenges, with many Nigerians struggling to afford chicken and eggs due
to limited financial resources.
“There’s no market for our products, and the lack of
sufficient money in circulation among people is alarming,” Mr. Gumel said,
warning that the business is on the brink of collapse.
The chairman added that “the poultry farmers also lack
essential infrastructure, such as refrigerators and cooling devices, to
preserve their products in the hot weather.
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