AgroNigeria

Permanent Secretary of the Federal  Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) Dr. Chinyere Akujobi has pledged full support as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially swears in Alhaji Idi Mukhtar as the Minister of Livestock Development. The swearing-in ceremony, held on Monday in Abuja, brought together key stakeholders eager to support Mukhtar’s leadership in this newly established ministry. During the event, Dr. Chinyere Akujobi, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock Development, expressed her excitement and gratitude, applauding the President’s choice of Mukhtar as the ideal person to lead this critical ministry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTndmxPW

The Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has expressed deep concern over the recurring farmer-herder clashes, emphasizing the urgent need for a solution. He disclosed this during his inaugural meeting with the ministry’s stakeholders upon assuming his new duty as minister on Monday in Abuja. “The incidents of farmer-herder clashes are very serious concerns which have led to loss of lives and property,” Maiha stated. Read more: https://lnkd.in/esZqJ3_M

The newly appointed Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has expressed his readiness to transform livestock practices in Nigeria. In his inaugural address upon assuming duty yesterday, Maiha acknowledged the critical importance of the livestock sector in Nigerian culture, food security, and rural development. According to him, livestock is not just a sector but a way of life for millions of Nigerians and a vital component of the country’s food security, rural development, and cultural heritage. Read more: https://lnkd.in/evZVNhNA

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s pastoral farming sector have raised concerns over the lack of quality animal feed, calling for a more efficient logistics system to support livestock farmers nationwide. These issues were discussed during a workshop organized by the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) on technical planning and implementation of the African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) platform, held in Abuja. “Livestock farming is vital to Nigeria’s economy, yet farmers face ongoing challenges, from limited access to quality animal feed to long distances between production and consumption areas,” the stakeholders noted, listing other constraints such as inadequate insurance, limited storage facilities, and insufficient infrastructure for livestock transport. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewnyf8rR

The Nigeria Soybean Stakeholders Coalition (NSSC) has announced an ambitious target to strengthen protein sufficiency in Nigeria by significantly increasing soybean usage across both livestock feed and human diets. Speaking at the coalition’s inauguration in Lagos, NSSC Chairman Dr. Joe Dada highlighted soybeans as a key solution to Nigeria’s nutritional gaps. “Our mission is to promote protein sufficiency nationwide,” Dr. Dada said, outlining the coalition’s vision to raise soybean use in human diets from 20% to 80% and in livestock feed from 60% to 90%. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efsswZvv

Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasised the importance of translating words into action to secure food stability in Nigeria, urging the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to lead the charge. Speaking at the PFSCU’s second meeting, Shettima highlighted the need to move beyond traditional farming methods to include urban agriculture, citing successful examples from countries like Cuba. He noted that while presidential initiatives are frequent, “it’s the implementation that counts.” He added that Nigerians are focused on tangible results rather than rhetoric. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5RjmtFs

Ahead of the November 16 Ondo State governorship election, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Agboola Ajayi, has pledged to revive the agricultural sector by promising to activate a cargo airport that would facilitate the export of local farm produce. Ajayi expressed this vision during a debate against the incumbent governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, held on Sunday. He noted that the establishment of the airport would improve farmers’ incomes and enable them to access wider markets. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-sbu5c3

Supreme ruler of the Zaar-Sayawa ethnic group, Gungzaar-select Air Commodore Ishaku Komo (retd), has issued a stern warning to farmers to exercise caution in the sale of their harvested crops. Speaking at the annual Lemb Zaar cultural festival held over the weekend, Komo expressed gratitude for the bountiful harvest but cautioned against hasty decisions that could lead to food shortages. “We prayed for rain, and God answered our prayers. Now we have a good harvest. But let’s be wise. Don’t sell your crops unnecessarily. Use them wisely, as selling could bring hunger to our land,” he advised. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKiiWwZq

Ekiti State pig farmers have been urged to be on high alert following threats of African swine fever (ASF) disease. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade, issued a strong warning about the highly contagious viral disease, which could be extremely detrimental to the state’s pig industry. African Swine Fever is a deadly viral disease that can cause high mortality rates in pigs. It can spread rapidly through direct contact with infected pigs, contaminated feed, or through people, vehicles, and other animals. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFKABta7

In a bid to enhance food security and create job opportunities, residents of Iwaya in Lagos State have been trained and encouraged to embrace farming as a sustainable means of livelihood. This call was made during a recent town hall meeting at the palace of the Olu of Iwaya, where agricultural experts gathered to enlighten residents on the opportunities in small-scale farming and livestock rearing. One of the speakers emphasized the importance of individual efforts in tackling food insecurity, urging residents to take advantage of their immediate environment to grow food for personal consumption. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9W2QX8j