ABIS Group Launches Digital Marketplace for Livestock

ABIS Group expressed concerns regarding the state of abattoirs in Nigeria, highlighting issues of poor maintenance and outdated facilities that pose serious challenges to food safety and the livestock industry. This was disclosed during the launch of their digital marketplace in Abuja, aimed at modernizing Nigeria's protein supply chain using technology to address inefficiencies in the livestock, meat, seafood, and poultry markets.

Dr. Iliyasu Gashinbaki, co-founder of ABIS Group, explained that the digital marketplace is designed to connect producers, processors, distributors, and consumers, ensuring security, transparency, and efficiency. The initiative aims to transform how livestock products are bought, sold, and distributed in Nigeria, creating new opportunities for businesses and contributing significantly to economic growth.

The group plans to meet regulatory requirements, including food safety standards, and aims to facilitate exports, particularly to countries within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The livestock sector in Nigeria is valued at N33 trillion but contributes less than 3% to the GDP, indicating a significant gap driven by inefficiencies.