Enugu State Targets ₦100 Billion from Livestock Production and Processing, Flags Off First Regional Veterinary Hospital

Enugu State, under the leadership of Governor Peter Mbah, has set its sights on generating over ₦100 billion from livestock production and processing. This ambitious plan is aimed at boosting the state's economy, scaling up the capacity of farmers in animal husbandry, and strengthening the value chain across the agricultural sector.

The governor made this announcement during the flag-off of the first Regional Enugu Model Veterinary Hospital, a project led by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). The hospital, which is expected to be completed soon, will provide disease surveillance, maintain healthy animal husbandry, conduct disease eradication services, and vaccinate animals.

The Enugu State Ranch Management Agency Law, recently enacted, is designed to unlock economic opportunities for the state, create employment opportunities in the livestock space, and contribute to the growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from $4.4 billion to $30 billion. The law aims to create a robust policy framework that supports the growth of the livestock sector.

Governor Mbah emphasized that the state has a market size of over ₦100 billion and is ambitious about the growth projection of its GDP. He called on investors to seize the opportunities presented by the new ranch law, the veterinary hospital, and the partnership between the state and L-PRES to invest in the state, assuring sustained security of lives, property, and investments.

The L-PRES coordinator, Sanusi Abubakar, informed the governor that the hospital would be a major hub for disease surveillance, animal health, and livestock production. He expressed his organization's commitment to supporting the state's agricultural sector and promoting sustainable livestock production.