Live poultry dealers in the Lagos metropolis have called on the state and local government authorities to provide mini processing and storage facilities in each of the marketplaces, to enhance wholesomeness of the products, economic improvement and employment opportunities. Some of the dealers who spoke with The Guardian said provision of soft loans, construction of mini chicken processing facilities at market places and employment of processors could turn their businesses around, make consumption of the products more appealing to consumers and prevent environmental pollution. They also said such facilities in each of the marketplaces would generate millions of naira as revenue for state and local government authorities yearly.

Livestock has become a major source of livelihood and has contributed to the income of small-scale dealers, food chains and employment in cities. Exploring cheaper sources of protein has made poultry products a more preferred alternative. According to Food and Agriculture Organisation reports, millions of households keep farm animals and the sector contributes 6 to 8 per cent of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Guardian