The Poultry Association of Nigeria wants the Buhari administration to to “create an enabling environment for private sector investments in the agriculture sector and peg interest rate on borrowing at a maximum of three percent”
The National President, Poultry Association of Nigeria, Ezekiel Ibrahim made this request at a press conference in Abuja, insisting that this will allow free flow of investment in the sector, and create jobs and wealth.
While appreciating President Muhammadu Buhari for the approval of 5000 metric tonnes of maize for poultry farmers, and also the lift of the ban on Maize importation for certain group of companies, the association also called for the increase in percentage and funding to the ministries of agriculture at federal, state and local government levels.
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Ibrahim urged the government to allow free duty charge for the importation of poultry machines that are presently not produced locally, noting that collaboration among the stakeholders in the agricultural value chain, will go along way in developing the sector.
The Federal Government was asked to maintain total ban on the importation of frozen poultry products and ensure that maximum sanctions are meted to violators.
(Edited by Sola Jaiyesimi)
