Director-General of NILEST endorses Nigeria's new Livestock Development Ministry, citing economic benefits and security mitigation.

Prof. Mohammed Yakubu, Director-General of NILEST, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu's establishment of a Ministry for Livestock Development, asserting it will enhance Nigeria's economy and mitigate insecurity. The ministry aims to optimize the livestock value chain, increase foreign exchange, and create jobs. Yakubu highlights the leather industry's $3 billion contribution and calls for collective support to ensure the ministry's success, which could also help resolve conflicts between herders and farmers.

October 06, 2024
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