Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, says the State owned chicken processing factory, Calachika, has been hit by soaring demands due to Christmas celebration, despite its capacity of 240,000 birds per day,
Governor Ayade made this known during and on the spot assessment of patronage of the factory located along Goodluck Jonathan Bye-pass in Càlabar.
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According to the Governor, there has been increased orders from different states across the country in the last one week for Christmas Gifts and Celebrations.
He urged farmers and young people in Cross River State to key into his industrial policy.
Governor Ayade expressed optimism that by the close of the second quarter of 2022, Nigeria will be a net exporter of frozen chicken, with Cross River State as a major player.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
