Ado-Odo/Ota LG Begins Egg Sales as Poultry Project Records 70% Laying Rate
The Chairman, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Alhaja Lawal Wasiu has commenced the sale of eggs to members of the public following the impressive performance of its poultry project, which has recorded a 70 per cent hen-day laying rate in its first phase.
The LG boss, Alhaji Lawal Wasiu made the declaration during a chat with the journalists at the secretariat in Ota adding that the development coincides with the commencement of the second phase of the project, featuring the installation of newly acquired battery cages and the brooding of another batch of birds, comprising broilers for meat production and layers for egg production.
Speaking, the Head of the Department of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Omidiji Ezekiel Abolade, spoke on the progress of the initiative, noting that the first phase recorded a mortality rate of just three per cent.
Abolade attributed the achievement to effective flock management, proper vaccination and adherence to sound biosecurity practices saying the commencement of egg sales is aimed at ensuring that residents have access to fresh and affordable eggs while creating an additional revenue stream for the local government.
He added that the expansion of the project would further strengthen the Council's capacity to contribute to food production and agricultural development adding that the progress of the initiative has been attributed to the commitment and support of the Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Hon. Lawal Adewale Wasiu, FCA, whose administration has prioritised agricultural development and the sustainability of the poultry enterprise.
He said the poultry project is designed to strengthen food security, increase the production of eggs and chicken meat, create employment opportunities, and empower women and youths through participation in agribusiness.
" It is also expected to boost the internally generated revenue of the Council while stimulating economic activities within the local government area.The Council, under the leadership of Hon. Lawal Adewale Wasiu, reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable agricultural development, increased food production, employment generation and the empowerment of the local economy", he said.
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