Nigeria: Tinubu Moves to Double Livestock Sector's $32bn Economic Contribution
Tinubu said the plan will draw private investment into dairy, meat processing and feed milling as Nigeria seeks food security and more jobs.
- President Bola Tinubu announced plans to double the livestock sector's $32 billion economic contribution while opening the 9th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture in Abuja yesterday.
- In July 2024, the government established the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to transform the industry from traditional subsistence practices into a modern, commercially competitive, globally integrated sector.
- Nigeria sustains livelihoods nationwide with more than 58 million cattle, 64 million sheep, 124 million goats, and 660 million poultry species supporting the growth strategy.
- The National Livestock Growth Acceleration Strategy focuses on expanding commercial feed production, improving animal health services, and enhancing livestock genetics to unlock sector opportunities.
- Tinubu emphasized ranching and modern production systems as vital for boosting output while reducing conflicts tied to traditional practices, advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda.
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Tinubu moves to double livestock sector’s $32bn economic contribution
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu yesterday disclosed moves to double livestock sector’s $32 billion economic contribution. Tinubu, who spoke at the opening of the 9th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture holding in Abuja, said the target was basically part of efforts by his administration to boost food security, create jobs and […] The post Tinubu moves to double livestock sector’s $32bn economic contribution appeared first …
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