- FG Moves to Tackle Climate Risks in Livestock Sector with Global Partners
- The proposed partnership is aimed at unlocking opportunities for sustainable growth, resilience and environmental responsibility within the livestock industry, while aligning with the ministry’s broader strategic objectives
- Dr Peter added that the ministry is working with the World Bank to establish a national methane baseline and develop science-based mitigation measures
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has announced plans to collaborate with the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to address climate change challenges affecting Nigeria’s livestock sector.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Chinyere-Ijeoma Akujobi, disclosed this on Wednesday during a meeting with delegations from both financial institutions in Abuja.
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According to her, the proposed partnership is aimed at unlocking opportunities for sustainable growth, resilience and environmental responsibility within the livestock industry, while aligning with the ministry’s broader strategic objectives.
“The proposed collaboration aligns with our mandate to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change on livestock production, safeguard livelihoods, and promote environmentally responsible practices throughout the value chain,” Akujobi said.
Represented at the meeting by the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr Ohaeri Ezenwa, the permanent secretary emphasised the sector’s importance to Nigeria’s economy, while noting its vulnerability to climate variability.
She explained that climate change continues to affect animal health, productivity and greenhouse gas emissions, underscoring the need for urgent intervention.
Speaking further, the Director (Technical) and Team Lead of the Technical Working Group on Climate Change, Dr Alike Peter, stressed the need for strong policies and reliable data to effectively tackle climate-related challenges.
“These realities underscore the need for evidence-based policies and coordinated national action to drive climate-smart livestock development,” Dr Peter said.
He revealed that the Technical Working Group supports the National Livestock Growth Acceleration Strategy (NLGAS), which aims to increase the sector’s contribution to GDP from about $32 billion to $74 billion within a decade.
Dr Peter added that the ministry is working with the World Bank to establish a national methane baseline and develop science-based mitigation measures, noting that ongoing collaborations are expected to strengthen Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and improve access to carbon markets.
Also speaking, Dr Harrison Charo Karisa of the World Bank Group highlighted opportunities in climate-smart aquaculture, the blue economy and carbon markets, noting that seaweed could serve as a nutritious livestock feed supplement.
Meanwhile, the Chief Livestock Officer at AfDB, Dr Youssouf Kabore, commended the ministry’s proactive approach and assured the bank’s support in implementing effective interventions across the livestock sector.
