Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have initiated discussions aimed at deepening cooperation in the livestock sector as part of efforts to accelerate investment, technology transfer and modernization across Nigeria’s livestock value chain.
The move was announced by the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, during a meeting with a delegation from the Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council in Abuja.
Maiha said the engagement reflects the commitment of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expand international partnerships that can drive the modernization of critical sectors of the Nigerian economy, including livestock development.
He noted that Nigeria’s livestock sector offers significant investment opportunities across the entire value chain, adding that the Federal Government is working to reposition the industry to attract both local and international investors.
According to the Minister, opportunities exist in feed and fodder production, animal health management, ranching systems, dairy development, meat processing, quality assurance, cold-chain logistics and transportation.
“The Nigerian livestock sector is open for business. The entire value chain—from feed production to dairy development and meat processing—is undergoing transformation, and we are ready to partner with investors who can bring technology, expertise and capital into the sector,” Maiha stated.
He further explained that collaboration with Türkiye could support the Federal Government’s priorities in areas such as red meat production, breed improvement through advanced genetics, grazing reserve development, dairy production, food processing and vaccine manufacturing.
Earlier, Chairman of the Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council, Dele Kelvin Oye, said Türkiye’s experience in livestock development presents practical models that could support Nigeria’s ongoing sector reforms.
Oye explained that despite facing its own structural challenges, Türkiye has developed strong capabilities in areas such as artificial insemination and genetic improvement, modern poultry production systems, feed manufacturing, livestock equipment and technology, leather processing and pasture management.
He commended the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development for the ongoing efforts to reposition the livestock sector and expressed the Council’s readiness to facilitate partnerships between Nigerian and Turkish investors to unlock opportunities across the industry.
Furthermore, the engagement is expected to open new pathways for technical cooperation, investment flows and knowledge exchange aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s livestock ecosystem and boosting productivity across the sector.
