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Egg glut: Poultry farmers seek FG intervention on mop up
Egg glut: Poultry farmers seek FG intervention on mop up
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has urged the Federal Government to intervene in the current egg glut being experienced in the market, forcing farmers to reduce prices.
The National Publicity Secretary of the association, Mr Godwin Egbebe, made the plea in an interview with the newsmen on Thursday in Lagos.
NAN reports that egg glut is the situation where the number of eggs in the market or produced is greater than the demand causing an undesirable accumulation of table eggs in the farms or stores.
He said that some states had come to the rescue of farmers but they had yet to receive any intervention from the Federal Government.
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“States like Lagos, Plateau and Ogun have done tremendously well in coming to the aid of poultry farmers in their states since the lingering egg glut witnessed in the sector.
“Ogun bought 10,000 crates, while Lagos facilitated the mop-up of 300,000 eggs and Plateau also mopped up a considerable amount.
“As an association, we appreciate them but we believe state governments can do more to aid the sector at this critical time.
“For instance, Ogun mopping up 10,000 crates of eggs is a far cry from the state’s production capacity.
“It is just like taking one day of production from a single poultry farm,” he said.
Egbebe, however, noted that in spite of the help these states had given to poultry farmers, it has little impact on the current situation.
“These few mop-ups have not impacted the glut to a large extent because the birds are still laying eggs on daily basis.
“The only way the government can make a considerable impact is to mop up completely the eggs we have on ground so that the remaining ones can be pushed to the market gradually.
“Some state governments have taken the initiative to help us at this stage, but the Federal Government should come in to do more.
“We are yet to get words from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) on the egg glut even though they assured us to have written to the Presidency on the issue.
“The Federal Government should be able to do something for local farmers to help the poultry industry,” Egbebe said.
The expert, however, insisted that there were many places where these mopped-up eggs could be sent to.
“We have a lot of places the government can push the eggs they mop up from the farmers too.
“They can send them to the prisons to augment the diets of prisoners and to government-owned hospitals to aid quick recovery of patients.
“The eggs can also be mopped up and given to Internally Displaced Persons camps,” the expert said.
Egg glut: Poultry farmers seek FG intervention on mop up
FG Intervention Programs Aim to Benefit All Nigerians, Says Minister
Alhaji Muhammad Idris, Minister of Information, has affirmed that the Federal Government’s intervention programs are designed to benefit all Nigerians.
Speaking during a sensitization event on the Renewed Hope Agenda, President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s policy framework, in Yola on Thursday, Idris emphasized the wide-reaching nature of these programs. Represented by Rhoda Maina, Head of the Federal Information Resource Center in Yola, the minister outlined various initiatives aimed at improving citizens’ lives.
These initiatives include the disbursement of over N2.9 billion for a student loan scheme, empowerment programs, and the Digital and Creative Enterprise Program. Additional efforts focus on consumer credit, a natural gas initiative, housing, Nano business support, and the National Youth Talents Export Program.
Mr. Jonah Agye, Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Adamawa, expressed the agency’s readiness to collaborate with federal and state agencies to promote these initiatives at the grassroots level. He urged participants to spread the word in their communities and encouraged public support for government policies.
In his remarks, Mr. James Iliya, Adamawa State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, expressed gratitude to the federal government and President Tinubu for the interventions. He urged beneficiaries to make the most of these opportunities to improve their lives. Iliya also noted that Adamawa State aligns with the Federal Government’s policies to ensure its residents benefit from these initiatives.
Alhaji Idris Shuaibu, chairman of the event, commended the Federal Government’s efforts and advised those implementing the programs to ensure that they reach the most vulnerable citizens.
Peter Obi Dismisses Claims of Accepting 2027 Vice Presidential Role
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has refuted claims that he agreed to become a vice-presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. The former Anambra State Governor addressed the issue via a series of posts on his official X account on Saturday, accusing certain groups of misinterpreting his recent interview.
Obi emphasized that his remarks during the News Central TV interview had been deliberately distorted by propagandists, and he reiterated his unwavering commitment to the Labour Party and Nigeria’s progress.
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Clarifying his stance, Obi stated, “I am not focused on 2027 when Nigerians are grappling with hunger, poverty, insecurity, and other urgent challenges.” He noted that he is open to partnerships, but only with individuals whose intentions align with advancing the country, not capturing state power.
Obi further stressed that his priority is to address pressing national issues, including bringing millions of out-of-school children back into classrooms and combating poverty. He categorically denied any agreement to serve as a vice president, saying, “For the avoidance of doubt, I never stated at any time that I would be vice president to anyone.”
Despite the rumors, Obi reaffirmed his dedication to Nigeria’s development, insisting that true progress can be achieved without necessarily holding political office.
Tjay Emerges as Week 7 Head of House in BBNaija, Gains Immunity
Tjay has been crowned the Head of House (HoH) for week seven in the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) ‘No Loose Guard’ season, becoming the second solo HoH of the competition.
The announcement followed the unpairing of housemates, marking the start of individual gameplay after weeks of competing in duos.
In the week’s challenge, housemates navigated through a maze of laser beams in the arena before transferring mini cubes from one bottle to another.
Tjay, formerly part of Team Beta with his close friend Ben, completed the task in record time, securing his position as the new HoH.
With this win, Tjay gains immunity from eviction for the week, ensuring his safety in the game as the competition heats up.
This victory comes after Onyeka became the first solo HoH in the previous week, following a string of duo HoHs, including Mbadiwe Twins and Team Ndi Nne.
As the show progresses, housemates are vying for the ultimate grand prize of N100 million, with the stakes growing higher each week.
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