Lagos Poultry Farmers Deny Egg Scarcity, Say Supply Remains Strong

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-Lagos Poultry Association of Nigeria has denied reports of egg scarcity in the state, saying farmers currently have enough stock to meet demand.

-The chapter chairman, Mojeed Iyiola, explained that any perceived scarcity in some markets is likely due to traders’ lack of funds or credit, not a shortage of eggs at the production level.

The Lagos State chapter of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has cleared the air about a rumoured scarcity of eggs in the state, stating that there are enough eggs for consumers in the state. Mr Mojeed Iyiola, the chapter's chairman, clarified during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.

“I want to say there are eggs available in Lagos presently. There is no scarcity of eggs in Lagos,” Iyiola said, reiterating the surplus of eggs and at a low price, as against claims of its scarcity in certain parts of the state.

He further clarified that artificial factors might be responsible for the scarcity witnessed in some places.  

“In places where they are witnessing scarcity of eggs, I don’t think it’s a natural scarcity. Probably they have paucity of funds and could not buy the products, but there are eggs available,” he said.

Prices Lowered to Prevent Glut

Iyiola revealed that the association recently displayed crates of eggs across the eight zones in Lagos from 31st December 2025 till the new year at very low prices.

“We sold the crates between ₦4,800 and ₦5,000 as against the usual farm gate price of ₦4,900 to ₦5,200 per crate just to ensure we did not experience egg glut,” the chairman said.

He also linked the current 'reasonable' pricing of eggs to recent interventions from the Lagos State government in the poultry value chain. He noted that while the intervention programme has been paused, it helped pull prices down during its implementation, and discussions are ongoing about a possible extension.

Looking ahead, the PAN chairman projected that prices of eggs and chicken could fall further around Easter if the state government renews its support for the sector.

“If that is done, then we are going to have a subsidised rate for chicken as well as eggs during the Easter celebration,” he said, urging consumers to remain calm and continue to buy from trusted outlets.