Livestock Minister Praises Bago's Agricultural Initiatives

Idi Muktar Maiha, the Minister of Livestock Development, commended Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago for his administration's investments in agriculture, particularly in livestock development, during a courtesy visit at the Government House in Minna. Maiha stated that Bago's initiatives have enhanced Niger State's agricultural profile and created a supportive environment for farmers and livestock operators.

He emphasized the Federal Government's commitment to modernizing Nigeria's livestock industry to bolster food security, job creation, and rural development. Maiha highlighted the need to reduce the $1.5 billion spent on dairy imports by increasing local milk production and transitioning from transporting live cattle to processed products.

He urged state governments to consider Public-Private Partnerships for modern abattoirs and proposed strategic livestock development centers along the Sokoto-Badagry Highway. In response, Governor Bago called for the reactivation of the Lagos-Kano-Jibia railway corridor to improve livestock transportation and reduce road congestion.