Nigeria Invests in Edo's Livestock Sector for Growth

The Federal Government of Nigeria is advancing its livestock transformation agenda with strategic investments in Edo State, highlighted by a groundbreaking ceremony for an ultramodern livestock processing facility in Ikpoba Slope, Benin City, on June 26, 2026. Senator Mondai Okpebholo, representing the Edo State Governor, and Hon.

Denni Idahosa, praised the project as a significant milestone for the state's economic transformation. The initiative, supported by the World Bank, aims to enhance livestock production resilience and create job opportunities.

The facility will have a capacity of 40 million doses and include solar-powered cold storage and a veterinary hospital. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration is committed to strengthening the livestock value chain, improving market access, and stimulating inclusive economic growth.

Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha reaffirmed the government's dedication to implementing a bold national livestock transformation agenda, while Prof.

Ignatius Ikponmwosa Omorodion commended the pre-project developments that have strengthened the livestock value chain.