FG, Edo Partner to Expand Livestock Infrastructure

The Federal Government and the Edo State Government have strengthened efforts to develop Nigeria's livestock sector through the launch and handover of key livestock infrastructure projects in Edo State. The projects, supported by the World Bank under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support, or L-PRES Project, are aimed at improving livestock production, food security, job creation and economic growth.

Source: fmld

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for an ultramodern livestock processing facility in Benin City, Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, said the project would create jobs, improve livestock value chains and attract more investment into the state. He also commended the Federal Government for establishing a regional cold storage facility and a model veterinary hospital in Edo.

Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said the Federal Government remains committed to modernising livestock production, strengthening animal health systems, expanding feed production and encouraging greater private sector participation. He added that the new projects would improve vaccine storage, support disease control and increase productivity across Nigeria's livestock industry.