FG Commits to Boosting Livestock Production in Nigeria

Gilbert Ekugbe

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has reaffirmed its commitment to boost livestock production. 

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, stated this at an event to distribute agricultural inputs and animal feeds by the ministry to flood affected livestock farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Represented by the Director, Special Duties, Mrs. Fausat Lawal, he said the ministry would not relenting in its efforts to work out interventions to address the plight of livestock farmers.

Umakhihe said that the ministry would up its ante in an effort to revitalise the agricultural sector, improve farmers’ livelihood and enhance the country’s food and nutrition security.

He pointed out that the distribution was aimed at cushioning the effect of climate change, increase production as well as address the high cost of animal feed in the country.

He said: “The ministry will remain passionate when it comes to improving the productivity of the smallholder farmers who are mostly women and youth, we will continue do everything in our capacity to encourage livestock production in the country.”  

In his remarks, the Mandate Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Secretariat, FCT, Mr. Kolo Geidam, who was represented by Mrs. Onyeji Edith, described the programme as timely and commended the ministry’s commitment towards enhancing farmer’s income and livelihood.

Earlier in her welcome address, the Director, Animal Husbandry Services, Mrs. Winnie Lar Solarin, said that the event was an opportunity to share ideas, keep in touch with farmers and acquit them with modern technologies to improve their farming practices.’’