FG to set up livestock breeding centres in 6 geopolitical zones.
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish livestock breeding centers in each of Nigeria's six geopolitical zones to enhance productivity and sustainability.
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Abdullahi, disclosed this plan at a two-day interactive session on Government-Citizens Engagement in Kaduna, stating that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is investing in Nigeria's livestock sector to boost food security and economic growth.
Abdullahi said that the Ministry of Agriculture is collaborating with the Ministry of Education to redesign curricula for young farmers, equipping them with modern agricultural skills and technology-driven knowledge.
According to him, the initiative aims to foster synergy among key sectors, including agriculture, environment, water, resources, livestock development, and marine and blue economy to deliver on the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He added that the collaboration is expected to strengthen national food security and promote sustainable development.
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