PAN Abuja Charts New Growth Strategy, Partners FCMB to Boost Poultry Farmers
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ABUJA — The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Abuja Chapter, has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing production costs, improving access to finance, and enhancing productivity among poultry farmers in the Federal Capital Territory.
The roadmap was presented during the association’s Mega Poultry Farmers Seminar held at the Gwagwalada Education Centre, Abuja, where poultry producers, agricultural stakeholders, and industry experts gathered to discuss practical solutions to challenges facing the sector.
The seminar served as a platform for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and policy discussions focused on strengthening poultry production and supporting farmers to build more sustainable businesses.
One of the major attractions of the event was an intensive training session on modern brooding management and biosecurity measures, designed to equip farmers with practical skills for reducing disease outbreaks, improving flock health, and increasing productivity.
Participants also witnessed the official presentation of the newly elected Executive Committee of the PAN Abuja Chapter, which pledged to reposition the association through stronger member engagement, strategic partnerships, and innovative programmes capable of driving industry growth.
As part of its agenda, the new leadership announced plans to introduce collective procurement of day-old chicks and bulk purchasing of quality poultry feed to help members lower production costs and improve profitability.
The association further disclosed plans to appoint coordinators to strengthen communication across the chapter and ensure efficient implementation of programmes and initiatives benefiting members.
Recognising the importance of access to affordable finance, the seminar also featured discussions on potential collaboration with First City Monument Bank (FCMB) to create financing opportunities that would enable poultry farmers to expand their operations and improve business performance.
Another key issue discussed was preparation for the forthcoming World Egg Day celebration, which the association intends to use as a platform to promote egg consumption, raise public awareness of the nutritional value of eggs, and showcase the poultry industry’s contribution to food security, employment generation, and economic development.
The seminar attracted an impressive turnout of poultry farmers and stakeholders, reflecting growing confidence in the association’s renewed vision and commitment to addressing the challenges confronting the sector.
Speaking at the conclusion of the event, the Executive Committee expressed appreciation to participants, facilitators, and partners for their support, assuring members that the resolutions reached during the seminar would be translated into concrete actions that would strengthen the poultry value chain in Abuja. 
Industry observers noted that the initiatives unveiled by PAN Abuja have the potential to improve operational efficiency, reduce production costs, and stimulate greater investment in poultry farming, further reinforcing the sector’s role in enhancing food security and driving agricultural business development in the Federal Capital Territory.
