Nigeria is stepping up efforts to tap into a projected boom in global meat and dairy demand, aiming to unlock a livestock export industry worth over N150 billion annually.
Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said the Federal Government has rolled out the National Livestock Growth Acceleration Strategy (NLGAS) to boost feed production, improve breeding, and modernise grazing hubs.
Over 400 grazing reserves are being rehabilitated with renewable energy, clinics, schools, and digital management systems to support the sector.
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The UN FAO projects a 6% rise in global animal-based food consumption by 2034, with lower middle-income nations leading with a 24% increase. FAO has pledged technical support for Nigeria's livestock reforms, urging stronger disease control and quarantine measures.
Nigeria has already secured a $100 million offtake deal with the Saudi Export-Import Bank to supply livestock to the Middle East, starting with a $10 million pilot. Niger State will handle production, while Lagos manages processing and LNG-powered cold-chain logistics to export packaged meat instead of live animals.
Regional efforts are also growing, with ECOWAS launching a $10 million programme to boost West African livestock trade and value chains by 30% in three years.
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