President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a 15-year National Livestock Master Plan designed to transform Nigeria's livestock sector into a major engine for rural development and economic growth.
The President shared the announcement on his official X handle, stressing that the plan will modernize the industry and create wealth for farmers and entrepreneurs.
The master plan focuses on improving grazing systems, dairy production, and meat processing while promoting sustainable practices. It seeks to open new markets for livestock products, strengthen the value chain, and encourage private investment that will empower smallholder farmers.
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For SMEs, the initiative offers fresh opportunities to tap into livestock feed production, veterinary services, transportation, and processing businesses. Analysts believe it will create thousands of jobs and help reduce the country's dependence on imported animal products.
With livestock contributing significantly to food security and rural livelihoods, the Federal Government said the plan is a strategic step toward making agribusiness more profitable.
Entrepreneurs and investors are urged to leverage the framework to scale their operations and compete in both local and export markets.
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