The federal government on Friday confirmed the outbreak of avian influenza, popularly known as bird flu, in 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
According to the figures released by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture on Friday, there are indications that more than one million birds were affected and depopulated and more than 110,000 crates of eggs were destroyed.
However, the ministry, said more than N484 billion is needed to pay compensation, adding that the federal government is looking at the possibility of adopting vaccination against the avian influenza virus.
“To this end, government has activated rapid response measures in the states of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Jigawa and Yobe,” it said.