FG Launches Nationwide Livestock Breeding Centres to Revolutionize Agriculture

A bold new chapter in Nigeria’s agricultural transformation has begun, as the Federal Government unveils plans to establish livestock breeding centres across the country—one in each of the six geopolitical zones. The ambitious move is aimed at ramping up productivity, modernizing livestock farming, and fortifying national food security.

Source: Infonet Biovision

Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, made the announcement in Kaduna during a high-level dialogue on Government-Citizens Engagement, hosted by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation. Themed “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizens Engagement for National Unity,” the event spotlighted the administration’s strategic vision for agriculture.

Abdullahi emphasized that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is not just making promises—it’s taking action. He noted that the initiative is a cornerstone of the Renewed Hope Agenda, targeting sustainable development through inter-ministerial collaboration and youth empowerment.

In a push to modernize the sector, the Ministry of Agriculture is joining forces with the Ministry of Education to overhaul the agricultural curriculum. The goal? To prepare young Nigerians with cutting-edge skills and technology-driven farming techniques that will shape the future of food production.

Abdullahi also highlighted the critical partnerships between agriculture, environment, water resources, livestock development, and marine economy ministries. This coordinated effort, he said, is essential to unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s agricultural landscape and turning the Renewed Hope Agenda into measurable progress on the ground.

This initiative marks a strategic shift toward innovation and resilience in the face of food insecurity—one that promises to empower farmers, feed the nation, and secure a more sustainable future.