Bauchi  Targets 1.5m Animals in  Livestock Vaccination Campaign

Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Government has commenced livestock vaccination campaign targeting over 1.5 million  animals across the 20 local government areas of the state.  

The initiative, which also includes the procurement of over 10,000 doses of rabies vaccines, is in response to recent cases of animal bites involving dogs and other animals in parts of the state.

The vaccination exercise aims to promote a healthy livestock population and encourage livestock farming as a means of boosting the state’s economy.  

At the inauguration of the 2025 Annual Livestock Vaccination Campaign in Itas Gadau Local Government Area, Governor Bala Mohammed emphasised Bauchi’s status as a leading state in livestock population attributing the development to influx of Fulani cattle breeders from conflict-affected areas across the country.  

In line with the federal Government’s policy, the governor announced the creation of the State Ministry of Livestock Development to enhance livestock management and animals’ welfare.

This new ministry, according to the governor, is tasked with addressing the challenges faced by herders and farmers, and promoting livestock production to stimulate economic growth and development.

The state government has forged partnerships with donor partners and non-governmental organisations to establish semi-earth dams and other initiatives aimed at driving livestock development. 

These efforts are expected to improve food production, enhance the livelihoods of herders and farmers, and contribute to the state’s economic prosperity.

Governor Mohammed emphasized the importance of maximising the state’s human and animal resources to improve food production. 

He appreciated the support of traditional institutions, religious leaders, and security agencies in maintaining peace and encouraged the public to engage in farming and livestock production for economic prosperity.

He also announced plans to construct 100 dams along cattle routes to guarantee access to water and foster harmonious relationships between farmers and herders.  

Speaking at the event, the state Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Alhaji Kabiru Yusuf Tilde and the Chairman of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Alhaji Muhammad Husaini Buzaye commended the governor for the initiative, and urged livestock owners to take full advantage of the campaign by vaccinating their animals.  

The leaders also called for inclusion of animal feed distribution exercise and sustained livestock vaccination programmes as part of the state government’s agricultural development initiative.