President Bola Tinubu has announced the establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development.
President Tinubu announced the new Ministry during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope livestock Reform Implementation Committee at the Council Chamber in the State House in Abuja, a committee established to address the issue of farmers-herders crisis.
Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the Committee is to be chaired by the President, with the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, as the Deputy Chairman.
“The governors are hereby represented, any law that might inhibit the promotion and the actualization of our objective, the Attorney General is here, please give it a priority and budget and economic planning minister is here, find a budget head for it to grow and finance is here as well to work hard for the money.
“When you have great opportunity as this, why should Nigeria continue in conflict with the caliber of the people that is here?
“This presents a unique opportunity also to delineate and establish a separate ministry called the Ministry of Livestock Development.
We will develop the economy, give people the opportunity to excel. Our vet doctors can give us the necessary opportunity to rear, crossbreed and stop the wanton killings, even animal feeds is a huge economy.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I hereby inaugurate, the Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee in Nigeria. It is now in your hands, we are ready to work for success of this programme and for the success of the entire nation”.
President Tinubu who acknowledged the recommendation on the creation of Ranches across the country, noted that Traditional livestock system must be reformed to add significant and sustainable value to Nigeria’s social economic growth and development.
“I assure you and the Nigerian public that we need to create this economy, seize this opportunity. These ranches you recommend, and promote, I will work with it. And luckily, we have information and technology minister present too, herds of cows can be identified with chips and be tracked these days. If other technologies is available to us, we are ready to work. As I said from the beginning, with you, all of you, the solution is here and we must run with it.”
“The diary industry contributes significantly to nutrition and food security that supply essential proteins and vitamins through milk and its derivatives such chess, yoghurt, butter and economic advantages. Efficient cold-chain, logistics are crucial in maintaining the quality and safety of these perishable goods from farm to market, thereby reducing food waste and ensuring a steady supply.
“This sector will boost agricultural productivity, enhanced export opportunities and stimulate economic growth by fostering a robust value chain that benefit farmers, processors, herders, distributors and consumers alike.
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