Experts Urge Investment in Nigeria's Rabbit Farming Sector

During a public lecture held at the Bauchi State College of Agriculture on Friday, experts emphasized the need for investment in the rabbit value chain to enhance economic growth, job creation, and nutritional improvement in Nigeria. Sani Muazu, an animal scientist from the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, noted that rabbit farming is underdeveloped, with only three to five percent of the population engaged in this enterprise, primarily at small-scale family levels.

Despite the vast opportunities for commercialization, challenges such as low public awareness and high mortality rates among young rabbits hinder sector growth. Muazu highlighted the nutritional value of rabbit meat, which is rich in protein and low in fat, making it suitable for addressing protein deficiency in the country.

He urged students and youth to consider starting small-scale rabbit farming ventures. Dr.

Ahm Isah, the provost of the college, encouraged students to embrace self-employment in agriculture to combat unemployment among graduates.