The Federal Government has announced plans to establish livestock breeding centres across all six geopolitical zones of the country, as part of a broader strategy to enhance productivity and sustainability in Nigeria’s agriculture sector.
Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, disclosed this on Wednesday during a two-day interactive session on government-citizen engagement organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna.
Speaking during a plenary on agriculture and food security, Abdullahi said the Tinubu administration is deliberately investing in the livestock sector as part of its Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The initiative aims to equip the next generation with modern agricultural skills, technology-driven knowledge, and innovative farming practices to strengthen national food security,” the minister said.
He also emphasized the importance of collaboration among government ministries to fully implement the administration’s goals, highlighting efforts to modernise agricultural education.
According to Abdullahi, the ministry is partnering with the federal ministry of education to redesign the school curriculum in order to foster youth engagement in agriculture and encourage the adoption of modern practices.
“Synergy among the ministries of agriculture, environment, water resources, livestock development, and the marine and blue economy is critical to achieving the broad objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he added.
The initiative is expected to boost local production, reduce dependence on imports, and create opportunities for young Nigerians in the agricultural value chain.
