By Gabriel Ewepu
ABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu yesterday disclosed moves to double livestock sector’s $32 billion economic contribution.
Tinubu, who spoke at the opening of the 9th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture holding in Abuja, said the target was basically part of efforts by his administration to boost food security, create jobs and diversify the economy.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the President said Nigeria’s livestock sector currently contributes more than $32billion annually to the national economy, stressing that the industry remained a major source of food, employment and economic opportunities.
While formally declaring the conference open and reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to providing leadership in Africa’s livestock transformation, Tinubu said: “Our national strategy aims to double the sector’s economic contributions to position Nigeria as a leading hub for livestock production and processing in Africa.”
