Yuletide: Poultry farmers assure adequate supply of chicken, eggs at reduced prices

The Lagos State chapter of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has assured residents of adequate supply of chicken and eggs at reduced prices during the Yuletide.

The Chairman of Lagos PAN, Mojeed Iyiola, gave the assurance in Lagos on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Iyiola said the availability and the drop in prices are as a result of the intervention of the state government in the sector.

The Lagos State Government, through its ‘Ounje Eko’ Farmers Subsidy Programme, has discounted poultry feeds for the farmers, ahead of the Christmas celebration.

Iyiola stated: “This motivated us to ensure enough chicken and eggs are available.

“There will be more than enough products to sell at, even, lesser prices than that of last year.

Poultry farmers promise price drop ahead of yuletide

“PAN got 25 per cent discount on feeds from the government and it must reflect on the prices.”

He stressed that the subsidy had motivated farmers to increase their stock of layer birds, among others.

The Lagos PAN chairman added: “In 2024, old layer birds were sold between N16,000 to N20,000 per bird.

“Farmers will be selling between N8,000 to N10,000 per bird this Yuletide, depending on the size.

“We are simply reciprocating the action of the government by selling at appropriate prices this season.

“Even the price of eggs has dropped. The price ranges between N5100 to N5300 maximum at the farm gate now, depending on the size.”

The Star