EKO HOT BLOG reports that this information was revealed by Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, during an appearance on Channels Television on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Hamzat, speaking on the programme titled ‘Nigeria’s Challenging Economy: Strategies for Recovery,’ which was part of the celebrations for Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, stated: “We are developing a logistics hub in Imota, the largest in this region. This hub will allow us to track livestock entering Lagos.”
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He continued, “Interestingly, Lagos slaughters around 3,000 cows every day. The question is, where are they coming from, and how can we monitor them? Currently, if any issues arise, our veterinary doctors handle it by slaughtering and disposing of the affected cows, but we need to improve this system.”
Additionally, Hamzat shared the state government’s plans to stockpile grains for Lagos residents, ensuring a supply that would last at least nine months.
In related news, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently approved the rehabilitation of the proposed Ministry of Livestock Development building. This was announced by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, during an inspection of the site in Abuja’s Central Business District in September.
Wike explained that Tinubu had directed the renovation of the former Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security building to serve as the headquarters for the Ministry of Livestock Development. He noted that no contractor had yet been assigned to the project, and the cost of the rehabilitation has not been disclosed.
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