By Amanabo Ocholi | Nigeria News Today
ILORIN — The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a veterinary hospital, animal boarding facility, and vaccines supply centre in Kwara State, as part of efforts to curb animal diseases and improve livestock health across Nigeria, The Bureau News reports.
The development was announced by the Minister of Livestock, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, during the presentation of Geospatial Mapping results for the Kwara Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project.
Represented by Richard Mbaram, the Minister described the initiative as a “historic step” in resolving recurring farmer-herder conflicts, noting that it forms part of the 2019–2028 National Livestock Transformation Plan aimed at modernising livestock production nationwide.
Kwara Governor Pledges Support
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who was represented by his Special Adviser Alhaji Saadu Salahudeen, received the mapping report and commended the stakeholders—including Bayero University Kano and other partners—for their dedication and professionalism.
The governor urged traditional rulers, security agencies and development partners to support the findings, which revealed:
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major land use changes,
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encroachment of grazing corridors, and
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shortages of water points.
He stressed the importance of climate-resilient livestock infrastructure to sustain peace and boost agricultural productivity.
