The Chief Executive Officer of Boris B’s Farms & Veterinary Supplies Ghana Ltd, Mr. Boris Baidoo, has called on the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to intensify border patrols to curb the increasing smuggling of eggs from Côte d’Ivoire into Ghana.

Mr. Baidoo described the situation as alarming, warning that the illegal inflow of foreign eggs is undermining the local poultry industry. Speaking on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM’s Frontline programme, he noted that the smuggling is particularly widespread around the Bibiani stretch.

He appealed to immigration officers to be extra vigilant and stop individuals who attempt to use Ghana’s borders to transport eggs illegally. According to him, Ghanaian poultry farmers have the capacity to fully meet the nation’s egg demand, making the influx of smuggled eggs both unnecessary and harmful.

“I want to appeal to customs officers to intensify their work to prevent smugglers from bringing eggs into Ghana from Côte d’Ivoire,” he said. “The poultry industry in Ghana is capable of producing all the eggs Ghanaians need, so we cannot entertain this unlawful practice. We have taken steps as an industry, but we also need the authorities to act.”

Mr. Baidoo, who is also Vice President of the Poultry Farmers Association, further raised concerns about the influx of foreign nationals—especially some Chinese traders—who he said are engaging in retail activities contrary to Ghana’s investment laws.

He explained that the law restricts foreign traders to wholesale operations, yet many are now directly competing in the retail space, disadvantaging Ghanaian traders.

“One major challenge is that these Chinese nationals are doing retailing. The law requires them to do only wholesaling,” he stressed. “We are appealing to the Trade and Industry Minister and allied agencies to strictly enforce the law so foreigners don’t take over the segment reserved for Ghanaians.”

He also cautioned Ghanaians who act as fronts for foreigners to help them circumvent trade regulations, saying such practices are worsening the situation and contributing to the takeover of the retail market.

On pricing disparities, Mr. Baidoo noted that some foreign traders can offer eggs at lower prices due to access to better interest rates and business incentives in their home countries. This, he said, leaves local farmers at a disadvantage.

He appealed to government to improve the business environment and provide stronger incentives for local producers.

“We acknowledge government’s efforts, but we urge them to do more for the business community. Ghanaian poultry farmers have what it takes to produce organic chicken and eggs for the local market,” Mr. Baidoo concluded.