Oyo Government Moves to Curb Rising Cost of Day-Old Chicks, Engages Poultry Stakeholders
The Oyo State Government has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to address the persistent rise in the prices of day-old chicks, a trend threatening the profitability of poultry farmers and raising concerns over food security in the state.
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this during a meeting with poultry farmers, hatchery operators and other key industry players at the Ministry’s Conference Room.
He said the engagement was aimed at finding practical and sustainable solutions to the recurring price increases.
Olaleye expressed concern that despite the various interventions and investments made by the Oyo State Government in the agricultural sector, the cost of day-old chicks has continued to climb, placing additional financial strain on poultry farmers and negatively impacting food production.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the poultry industry, describing it as a critical component of the state’s food security and economic development agenda.
In his remarks, the Vice Chairman, Poultry Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, Mr. Kayode Okunowo, commended the government for its proactive steps toward curbing arbitrary price hikes.
He urged the state to institutionalize periodic stakeholders’ meetings to ensure continuous dialogue and lasting solutions within the sector.
Oyo Government Moves to Curb Rising Cost of Day-Old Chicks, Engages Poultry Stakeholders
Byadmin
Feb 26, 2026