FG gets 5yr livestock master plan
A five-year investment plan called the National Livestock Master Plan (N-LMP) has been submitted to the federal government to tackle production challenges. The National Livestock Master Plan was developed in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi, Kenya, and supported by the Livestock Productivity & Resilience Project (L-PRES). Receiving the master plan on […]
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A five-year investment plan called the National Livestock Master Plan (N-LMP) has been submitted to the federal government to tackle production challenges.
The National Livestock Master Plan was developed in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi, Kenya, and supported by the Livestock Productivity & Resilience Project (L-PRES).
Receiving the master plan on Thursday in Abuja, the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said the primary objective is to guide the development of a sustainable livestock sector and attract targeted investments from government, development partners, and the private sector.
He said, “In addition to identifying possible technological and regulatory interventions, the plan prioritises important livestock commodities and value chains and incorporates foresight investment analysis to show the possible returns on combined livestock investments.
“We need only look to our neighbours to see the transformative power of such a strategic approach. Tanzania, for instance, developed its Livestock Master Plan with ILRI’s support in 2018. This plan has been a resounding success, shaping budget allocations, securing an impressive $624 million in research investment, and catalysing significant private sector investment.
“It is a commitment to a future where Nigeria’s livestock sector is not just sustainable, but thriving, innovative, and a major driver of national prosperity. This plan represents a collaborative effort, engaging both public and private livestock stakeholders to identify necessary interventions, investments, policies, and institutional support.”
The L-PRES’s National Project coordinator, Dr. Sanusi Abubakar, said the plan highlighted possibilities, difficulties, and areas for intervention in the nation while taking a comprehensive approach to livestock potential.
Dr. Abubakar said if the plan is properly implemented, the strategy would modernise the livestock industry and open up several investment opportunities for the nation.