The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has disclosed that the ministry is presently working on the animal identification and traceability system, whereby Nigerian red meat industry can gain access to international markets.
The minister also praised ABIS Group for launching a digital marketplace for livestock products, adding that they are not only creating more jobs but also making protein more accessible to people through technology.
The minister who was represented by Abdulkareem Durosinlorun, said once the identification and traceability system is fully in place, it will make it easier for Nigerian red meat and other animal protein products to be exported.
He disclosed further that the federal government is developing policies to ensure that breeding stock and animal feed are more readily available for livestock producers.
The minister who stated this during the launch of the ABIS Digital Market Place in Abuja, said through the group’s latest innovation, people no longer have to go to the market physically as they can buy protein online.
