Kogi State Opens Bids for Livestock Centers and Abattoirs

Kogi State has initiated the bidding process for the construction of three livestock improvement breeding centers and three modern slaughterhouses, as well as the rehabilitation and upgrading of eight wet markets across the state. The bid process was declared open on Thursday in Lokoja by Dr.

Abdulsalam Hadi, the Permanent Secretary of the Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development. He emphasized the importance of professionalism, transparency, and integrity in the bidding process.

Mr. Abdulkabir Otaru, the project coordinator, noted that this initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the livestock value chain and improve the livelihoods of farmers.

The project, supported by the World Bank, is expected to create employment opportunities for women and youth. The evaluation of bids will take several weeks, with contract awards anticipated soon.

The project is expected to be completed within six months to one year. Various stakeholders, including Prof.

Usman Omeiza and Mr. Shobowal Abdukoyim, praised the transparency of the bidding process.