The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) Wednesday revealed that 1.2 million metric tons (MT) of frozen chicken worth N660 billion was imported into the country in 2014.

This, according to the association, was four times higher than what was produced locally, and exceeding the current industry capacity.

The National President of PAN, Dr. Ayo Oduntan gave the revelation at a workshop in Abuja, on,”The Health and Economic Implications of Smuggled Poultry ” emphasizing that Nigeria presently consumes 1.5 million MT of frozen chicken annually.

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