Lagos, June 23, 2026 — The Eggs Sellers and Distributors Association of Nigeria (ESDAN) has said that converting surplus eggs into egg powder is not a lasting solution to the persistent egg glut in the country.
The association’s National President, Mrs Olaide Graham, made this known in an interview in Lagos on Tuesday.
Egg glut refers to a situation where egg production exceeds market demand, leading to oversupply and forcing farmers to sell at lower prices to prevent losses.
The Lagos State Government had earlier disclosed plans to establish an egg powder processing facility as part of efforts to manage seasonal oversupply in the poultry sector.
Graham welcomed the initiative but argued that it does not address the underlying structural problems within the industry.
She explained that while an egg powder plant could help reduce wastage and temporarily support price stability, it would not resolve the core challenges affecting the value chain.
According to her, consumer preference remains a major barrier, as many Nigerians are likely to continue choosing fresh eggs over processed alternatives due to differences in taste, texture and perceived nutritional value.
She added that efforts should focus more on tackling the root causes of oversupply rather than relying primarily on processing solutions.
“With a population of over 200 million people, egg glut should not be a recurring issue. We need to critically examine where the gaps are within production, distribution and consumption,” she said.
Graham stressed that stakeholders across the sector must collaborate to develop sustainable, long-term solutions instead of depending solely on processing excess produce.
She noted that egg powder could still serve as an input for other food products and industrial uses but should not be seen as a comprehensive fix for the market imbalance.
The ESDAN president also highlighted the importance of strengthening distribution networks across the country.
She explained that improving logistics and market access could significantly reduce periodic surpluses experienced by farmers.
“Lagos not only consumes eggs produced within the state but also receives supplies from other parts of the country, so distribution efficiency is very important,” she said.
Graham maintained that every sector challenge has a solution but insisted that egg powder is not the primary answer to Nigeria’s egg glut problem.
She also dismissed fears that egg distributors would be negatively affected by the proposed facility, saying consumer preference for fresh eggs remains strong.
According to her, even with the introduction of egg powder, demand for fresh eggs is expected to remain dominant in the market.
She added that discussions around egg powder should be seen as part of broader efforts to improve the sector rather than a threat to existing distribution structures.