Burkina Faso has lifted its ban on egg imports from Ghana, allowing exports to resume after months of disruption that affected poultry farmers and traders, particularly in Dormaa. The Dormaa Poultry Farmers and Eggs Exporters Association welcomed the decision, describing it as a major relief for hundreds of producers who depend on cross-border trade.
The association credited the breakthrough to bilateral engagements between Ghana and Burkina Faso, expressing gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama, traditional authorities, and several government officials, including the Ministers for Food and Agriculture, Trade, and Foreign Affairs, for their efforts in resolving the impasse. The export restriction had resulted in the seizure and destruction of several egg consignments, causing significant financial losses for farmers.
While pledging to comply with all export regulations to ensure uninterrupted trade, the association also appealed to the government for financial assistance to support farmers who suffered losses during the ban. The reopening of the Burkina Faso market is expected to boost Ghana’s poultry sector, restore exporter confidence and create renewed economic opportunities for producers and businesses engaged in regional trade.