Nigerian Government Targets $74bn Livestock Sector GDP in 10 Years

The Nigerian Federal Government aims to boost the livestock sector's contribution to the GDP from $32bn to $74bn in a decade. This plan was revealed by Idi Mukhtar Maiha, the Minister of Livestock Development, during a stakeholder engagement in Ilorin, Kwara State.

The strategy involves transitioning from open grazing to ranching for improved animal management and higher productivity. Key officials like Mark Mbaram and Oloruntoyosi Thomas from the Federal and Kwara State governments respectively emphasized the importance of livestock development for job creation and economic growth.