Ondo state government has distributed about 50,000 day old chicks to 23 poultry farmers in the state through the ‘Igba Otun Broiler Chicken Poultry Scheme’.
The programme is an initiative of the Ondo state government in collaboration with some private organizations and the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN).
Akin Olotu, senior special assistant to Governor on Agriculture, made the disclosure at the 3rd batch of the distribution of chicks, vaccines, drugs and feeds to poultry farmers at the trade fair complex, Igbatoro road in Akure recently.
Olotu said the scheme which is primarily designed to solve the problem of broiler production in the state will also generate employment and empower citizens, especially women and youths.
Taofik Badmus, assistant managing director, TUNS farms Limited, one of the collaborating organisations, said about 100,000 broiler day old chicks will be supplied monthly to farmers which will in return make Ondo state a broiler poultry hub.
Joseph Aladesuyi, state coordinator, Igba Otun Broiler Production Scheme, said the initiative is open to registered members of Poultry Association of Nigeria adding that the scheme will produce self-sufficient poultry farmers.
Some of the beneficiaries, like the state treasurer for PAN, Biodun Adesida, Omolola Esan and Arinola Owanikin commended the present administration for the initiative promising to put in all efforts to make the scheme a success.
Yomi Ayeleso Akure
