The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Muktar, on Monday, unveiled a new reform move to transform the livestock subsector in Nigeria, marking an end to the era of cries over past challenges in Nigeria’s livestock sector.
The Minister said the focus will be on implementing sustainable reforms that will transform the sector and contribute significantly to Nigeria’s economic growth.
He stated this while speaking at a strategic consultative session with selected stakeholders on ‘Sustainable Livestock Development’ on Monday in Abuja, assured Nigerians of the ministry’s readiness to take decisive action.
“The time for lamentation is over. As far as the Ministry of Livestock Development is concerned, we are now ready times three to go into the field and implement recommended strategies so that Nigerians can see and feel our impact,” the minister declared.
Muktar further highlighted the ministry’s plans to address issues at the grassroots level, particularly the farmer-herder crisis that has plagued the sector.
The Minister informed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu created the ministry in response to the demands of Nigerians for dedicated action in the livestock subsector.
“We have a team working to rebrand this ministry to resonate with Nigerians across the country. Our goal is to modernise the livestock sector, unlock economic opportunities, and create value chains that benefit everyone,” Muktar noted.
According to him, there will be a nationwide campaign that will utilise a blend of traditional and digital strategies, including print media, social media outreach, and innovative methods like dance dramas and guerrilla marketing.
“Every Nigerian, male and female, young and old, will feel connected to the new Federal Ministry of Livestock Development,” he added.
Muktar further emphasised the importance of implementing recommendations from previous diagnostic reports, fostering collaboration between academia, government agencies, and the private sector, and modernising the sector to make it a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy.
“The livestock sector holds immense potential for economic growth. This ministry is determined to address long-standing challenges, modernise operations, and create sustainable solutions that will be felt by all Nigerians,” the Minister added.
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