Nigeria’s drive to modernise its livestock industry gained renewed traction as the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, hosted the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Bambang Suharto, in Abuja.
The meeting marked a decisive shift toward expanding practical cooperation, especially in technology-driven breeding systems.
Speaking with the visiting delegation, the Minister highlighted the concrete results already emerging from Nigeria–Indonesia collaboration. He pointed to the artificial insemination initiative implemented in Sokoto and Kebbi States, where 1,000 semen doses donated by Indonesia have recorded a 70 percent success rate and produced 20 calves—a development he described as proof of the impact of targeted technology exchange.
He noted that the outcome has strengthened Nigeria’s resolve to scale similar interventions nationwide and deepen collaboration in areas such as breeding-centre development, pasture production, disease surveillance, and certification.
According to him, improved genetics and stronger veterinary systems remain central to boosting productivity and securing the livestock value chain.
Ambassador Suharto, in response, commended the progress already achieved and reaffirmed Indonesia’s readiness to broaden its technical support.
He revealed that five livestock professionals from the ministry will depart for Indonesia next week for specialised capacity building, a move expected to further consolidate the partnership.
Both parties agreed that the next phase of cooperation will prioritise practical innovations capable of transforming production systems, improving farmer profitability, and strengthening food security. The meeting ended with a shared commitment to fast-track technical programmes that have already begun yielding measurable results.
