The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has stated its plan to collaborate with the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) for the 9th edition of the 2026 Conference on Animal Agriculture, scheduled to take place in Nigeria.
The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, made this known during a courtesy visit by members of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), led by the Registrar of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science, at his office in Abuja on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Henrietta Okokon, Ministry’s Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, and made available to Agronigeria on Thursday.
The Minister explained that there will be lectures and exhibitions displayed during the conference and he also called on all Stakeholders, both in the Private sector, Financial institutions and development partners to give support to the conference.
Maiha pointed out that the conference, which was rescheduled from the year 2025 to 2026, would need adequate planning for a good outing, adding that the expectations of the International Communities towards Nigeria hosting this conference is quite high and strong.
The Honourable Minister said that all State Offices of the Ministry of Livestock Development would be part of the conference.
In her earlier presentation, the Chairman Local Organising Committee (LOC), Professor Grace Jokthan explained that the conference would bring together experts, researchers, and stakeholders from Africa to discuss the developments and best practices in animal agriculture and livestock production that would culminate in sustainable economic growth for Nigeria.
Jokthan also informed the Minister that the LOC has begun earnest preparations towards planning logistics, partnership and participants engagements during the course of the event.
She further appealed to the Ministry to support and proffer guidance for the upcoming event, this she said, would be geared towards ensuring the successful hosting of the conventional event in Africa.
Professor Jokthan emphasized that currently, conference submission papers and abstracts have commenced on the website, adding that they are also driving awareness campaigns across the various social media platforms to ensure that participants are fully aware of the forthcoming event in Nigeria.
