The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has said the newly commissioned 40 million-dose veterinary vaccine cold chain facility in Edo State will strengthen disease prevention, improve livestock productivity and support food security efforts across Nigeria.
Maiha stated this on Friday during the commissioning and handover of the newly constructed and equipped veterinary vaccine storage facility at the Edo Agric Hub and Livestock Processing Facility in Benin City.
According to the minister, effective vaccination remains the most reliable and sustainable strategy for controlling transboundary animal diseases that continue to affect livestock production and threaten farmers’ livelihoods.
He listed diseases such as Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), Newcastle Disease, African Horse Sickness and African Swine Fever as major threats to the sector.
“Effective vaccination remains the most reliable and sustainable strategy for combating transboundary animal diseases, which continue to threaten livestock production and farmers’ livelihoods,” Maiha said.
