The Federal Government has approved Kogi State’s Livestock Service Centre initiative. Learn about its expected benefits and impact.
The Nigerian Federal Government has voiced contentment with the Kogi State Government’s preparedness for the proposed Livestock Service Centre location.
Alhaji Abubakar Sanusi, the National Project Coordinator of Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES), addressed reporters following a visit to the Confluence University of Science and Technology’s proposed location in Osara Kogi State.
Impressed with the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and his State L-PRES team, he commended their introduction of mechanized farming in line with the renewed hope agenda.
When finished, the Livestock Service Centre he mentioned would enhance livestock value chain productivity and commercialization.
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The Livestock Service Centre resembles a mini-complex, offering numerous livestock-related activities. It boasts of facilities such as a veterinary clinic, processing centre, abattoir and market for selling animals along with providing training to farmers on raising cattle.
Our plan is to evaluate the states and determine where we can set up 5 Livestock Service Centres.
He further remarked that Kogi has expressed a desire to establish the Center, putting it in line with 12 other states. Our team is presently evaluating the situation and will provide feedback shortly.
Abubakar underscored the importance of adopting the L-PRES project, stating that it would mitigate the issue of conflicts between farmers and herders across Nigeria.
According to Dr. Olufemi Bolarin, the Kogi State Project Coordinator of L-PRES, approximately $31.2 million has been designated towards advancing Livestock Service Centre growth.
By creating employment opportunities, boosting productivity and promoting sustainable practices, the Kogi Livestock Service Centre will substantially aid in advancing the economic growth of Kogi State.
According to him, this endeavor will not solely enhance the livestock industry but also prompt wider regional economic progress and advancement.
The Vice Chancellor of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Professor Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, exclaimed his satisfaction with the placement of the Center in their institution during a previous speech. He emphasized that it was especially timely as CUSTECH had recently received approval from National Universities Commission to establish a Faculty for Agriculture.
