The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has rolled out its 2026 workplan, setting the stage for a new phase of interventions aimed at improving livestock productivity, strengthening animal health systems, and expanding critical infrastructure across Nigeria.
Details of the plan were disclosed to Agronigeria in a statement issued by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
At the presentation of the workplan to the project’s Steering Committee, the Minister described L-PRES as a strategic instrument for transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector and unlocking economic value across the industry.
According to him, the project is designed to deliver practical, result-driven initiatives that will enhance productivity, improve animal health outcomes, and build a more resilient livestock value chain nationwide.
He said: “The L-PRES Project provides a strong platform to actualise our vision of a modern, productive, and resilient livestock sector. Our focus is on practical interventions that will improve productivity, strengthen animal health systems, and create sustainable value across the livestock chain.”
He also added that the critical role of communication in the project’s success, stressing that consistent and clear messaging would be essential in helping Nigerians understand government interventions and their impact.
“Strategic communication is not optional; it is central to the success of this Project. We must ensure that our activities, progress, and achievements are properly documented and communicated. Nigerians must understand what we are doing, why we are doing it, and how it impacts their lives,” he stated.
He explained that beyond implementation, there is a need to properly document progress and ensure that stakeholders and the public are well informed about the purpose and outcomes of the project.
In her contribution, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Chinyere Ijeoma Akujobi, emphasised that success would ultimately be judged by how well the interventions reach people at the grassroots.
According to her, programmes must go beyond rollout to deliver real, functional value to end users, adding that coordination, accountability, and timely execution would determine the effectiveness of the workplan.
“Our focus must be on results that reach the end users. It is not enough to roll out programmes; they must be functional, accessible, and impactful. Strong coordination, accountability, and timely execution will be key to achieving this,” she said.
On his part, the National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, Dr. Sanusi Abubakar, said the 2026 priorities were carefully mapped out to close existing gaps in the sector while strengthening long-term sustainability.
He said that the project would focus on improving institutional capacity, enhancing service delivery, and ensuring that investments directly benefit livestock farmers and other players in the value chain.
His words: “The interventions outlined in this Workplan are targeted at strengthening institutions, improving service delivery, and enhancing productivity. Our focus is on ensuring that these investments translate into tangible benefits for livestock farmers and value chain actors across the country.”
A major highlight of the plan is the expansion of vaccine production capacity at the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), aimed at boosting disease prevention and control efforts nationwide.
The workplan also includes the upgrade of seven Colleges of Veterinary Medicine to improve training, research, and human capital development within the sector.
Other key interventions include the rehabilitation of grazing reserves in selected pilot states, continued nationwide vaccination campaigns, and the promotion of sustainable livestock management practices.
Additionally, the project is set to complete 13 model veterinary hospitals to enhance access to veterinary care and strengthen disease surveillance systems across the country.
