Nosakhare Farms CEO Emma Warns of Swine Fever Crisis

Emma, the Chief Executive Officer of Nosakhare Farms Limited, spoke to newsmen on Tuesday in Benin City, Edo State, about the critical challenges facing livestock farmers, particularly the outbreak of swine fever, which he noted has no known cure and can devastate entire farms. He recounted losing his entire pig stock to the disease in 2014, necessitating a complete rebuild of his business.

Nosakhare Farms, established in 2009 with an initial investment of about N5 million, has since expanded into a multi-million-naira agribusiness, encompassing piggery, poultry, fishery, cattle, goat, and crop farming, while employing 21 workers. Emma emphasized the rising costs of day-old chicks and hatchery services, which have become a burden for large-scale farmers.

He called on the federal and Edo State governments to provide accessible loans, grants, and improved infrastructure to support farmers, asserting that such investments would bolster food security and economic growth in Nigeria.