The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has called for increased consumption of eggs because of its immense health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PAN Alimosho Zone reiterated importance of eggs to human diet as it commemorated the international World Egg Day in a road show on Friday in Lagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The World Egg Day is held annually on the second Friday of October, and it is a time to cherish and celebrate the versatile, affordable, delicious, and nutritious food item that provides sustainable nutrition to help feed the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PAN Alimosho Zone celebrated the day in a road show and the distribution of boiled eggs to residents in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Oluwole Fayefunmi, Chairman, Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) Alimosho Zone, said it is pertinent that people eat more eggs to live healthier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him \u201cToday World Egg Day is being celebrated globally and the importance of eggs in our diets cannot be over emphasised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThrough our road show we want everyone to know that eggs are good for adults, old and young ones. It is an integral part of balance diet for all age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe want to encourage more people to eat eggs as it is still the cheapest and healthiest form of protein compared to fish and beef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition he said that \u201cThe only problem we are having in the industry presently is the high cost of inputs, and raw materials when factored into cost of production\u2019\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fayefunmi said that these increments have no doubt affected the production costs and as a result the prices of eggs would definitely go up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAlso a lot of farmers have closed shops hence we are putting in extra efforts to meet up growing demands so as to feed the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe state governments have especially come to the aid of poultry farmers through its APPEALS palliatives but we believe they can do more to boost productivity in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf we have more palliatives I believe before the end of the year the cost of eggs will drop significantly,\u201d the chairman said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On his part, Mr Tony Okegbuwu, Vice Chairman PAN Alimosho, said that were important for developmental growth in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEvery October as an association we come together to celebrate our produce and let people know the importance of eggs for the family, for the society and for the nation at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe want Nigerians to know that at least eating one egg per day will help stay healthier and foster developmental strides in children,\u201d Okegbuwu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Iyiola Mojeed, Treasurer, PAN Lagos Chapter, also recommended egg consumption for the elderly as against popular opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur commemoration of the World Egg Day with a road show and the distribution of eggs to residents are to showcase the importance of eggs to infants, nursing mothers, youth, adults and the old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAll requirements necessary for human development can be found in eggs, it is also integral in helping to renew human body cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is an anomaly to discourage the aged from consuming eggs it is good for all age groups. Through the road show we are sensitising Nigerians on the importance of continued egg consumption,\u201d Mojeed said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Former Secretary-General PAN Lagos State chapter, Mr Stephen Olufemi, said the road show was the association\u2019s way of giving back to the society<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWorld Egg Day is the day Poultry farmers globally take out time to promote their major produce i.e. Eggs, and the importance of regular consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPeople must understand the importance of eggs to their diets. We are willing to give everyone we meet during the road show a free boiled egg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey are permitted to eat as much as they can contain, it is our way of giving back to the society through the sensitisation and the giveaway,\u201d Olufemi said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The state Patron of PAN Alimosho chapter, Mr Adewale Balogun, also reiterated the affordability of eggs compared to other protein sources as he encouraged more consumption of the produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPeople must understand the importance eggs to their diets, despite the increasing price of the produce. Its relevance cannot be substituted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is much beneficial to the health to spend N1000 on eggs than on rice, Cassava or other carbohydrate food sources because of its high protein content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVirtually every component necessary for good health is contained in an egg. We want to encourage people to eat more eggs,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Balogun said that it may be costly now but it is the cheapest of all proteins when you access the value, the more eggs we eat, the healthy we become.<\/p>\n\n\n
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