The Federal Government has intensified efforts to attract large-scale private sector investment into Nigeria’s livestock industry following the presentation of a major investment proposal to the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development aimed at expanding ranching, dairy production and integrated agricultural systems across the country.
The proposal was presented on Wednesday in Abuja when the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, received a delegation from Consolidated Limited Investment Partners led by the Legal Adviser for Amedeo Solution, Barrister Emmanuel Omoruyi.
Speaking during the meeting, the Minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investment, innovation and sustainable growth within the livestock sector, describing the establishment of the Ministry as a strategic step towards unlocking the industry’s economic potential.
Maiha noted that the proposed investment aligns with the Ministry’s drive to promote ranching as a modern and sustainable model for livestock production, capable of boosting productivity, reducing conflict and strengthening food security.
He revealed that Nigeria currently faces a demand gap of about 1.7 billion litres of milk annually and more than 1.5 million metric tonnes of red meat, stressing that the shortages present significant opportunities for investors willing to participate in the sector’s transformation.
The Minister also disclosed that more than five million hectares of land have already been earmarked nationwide for livestock development, including grazing reserves being repositioned into modern economic hubs to support commercial activities across the value chain.
Addressing concerns over security, Maiha assured investors that the Federal Government was implementing both kinetic and non-kinetic measures to guarantee a stable investment environment, adding that increased investment in agriculture and livestock development would help create jobs and reduce insecurity.
Earlier, the delegation unveiled plans for large-scale investments covering ranching, dairy production and integrated farming systems, with proposed livestock hubs expected to include residential estates, schools, healthcare facilities and other supporting infrastructure.
The investors also outlined plans to deploy advanced technologies, strengthen international partnerships and facilitate knowledge transfer to improve productivity and efficiency across the livestock value chain.
According to Omoruyi, the initiative is designed to combine global expertise from Europe, Asia and the Americas with strong local participation to ensure inclusive and sustainable development within the sector.
The delegation further disclosed plans to expand dairy production, improve feed systems and strengthen market access for livestock farmers, while placing priority on food security and the empowerment of local producers.
Omoruyi, however, stressed the need for a stable policy environment, effective regulatory support and stronger security guarantees to ensure the success of the investment drive, while confirming that a detailed proposal would be submitted to the Ministry within the next 60 days.
