Tinubu Orders Cattle Breeding Centres Nationwide

The Federal Government has announced a plan to establish cattle breeding centres in Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

This is part of efforts by the Bola Tinubu administration to modernise the livestock sector and tackle food insecurity.

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, made this known at the Citizens-Government Engagement and Midterm Assessment event in Kaduna.

The event, hosted by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, marked the second day of talks between the government and citizens.

Abdullahi said the centres would serve as modern livestock hubs, aimed at shifting Nigeria away from the traditional nomadic system.

He noted that the project would involve joint efforts by the ministries of agriculture, environment, water resources, livestock development, and marine and blue economy.

According to him, “the synergy and collaboration of the ministries of agriculture, environment, water resources, livestock development, and the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy are imperative for delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

He said the goal is to create a structured, productive livestock system that generates economic value for farmers and the country.

Abdullahi said the centres would boost meat and dairy output while also reducing violent clashes between herders and farmers.

This initiative is one of several aimed at increasing Nigeria’s food sufficiency through a mix of policy reform and innovation.

Council Demands Urgent Change in Animal Husbandry

Back in April, the National Economic Council (NEC) had expressed worries over the state of livestock rearing in Nigeria.

It described the current system as “outdated and unsustainable,” and called for immediate adoption of modern methods.

The council’s warning followed violent incidents across Plateau, Benue, and Kwara states that left dozens of citizens dead.

Suspected gunmen, believed to be connected to clashes over land and grazing rights, were behind the attacks.

After the meeting, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa briefed journalists at the State House in Abuja.

He said, “Council emphasised the fact that we cannot continue to live in the past, and we must now work towards modernising livestock production in Nigeria.”

The Federal Government’s breeding centre plan now appears to be a direct response to those concerns.

What’s the Future of Livestock in Nigeria?

The success of this plan could reshape Nigeria’s livestock industry and reduce years of deadly conflict tied to grazing.

But will the government follow through with timely execution and adequate funding?

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