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Rep. Wale Raji Meets AfDB Officials to Boost Livestock Farming in Nigeria

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  • Rep. Wale Raji met with AfDB and ministry officials to boost livestock farming.
  • Discussions focused on funding, modern ranching, and food security.
  • The goal is to attract investment and grow Nigeria’s livestock sector.

Rep. Wale Raji, Chairman of The House Committee on Livestock Development, has met with top officials from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to discuss ways to improve livestock farming in Nigeria.

Ekohotblog reports that the meeting, held in his office, brought together key stakeholders, including Dr. Akujobi Chinyere Ijeoma, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Livestock and Development; Martin Fregene, Director of Agriculture & Agro-Industry at AfDB; Tabi Karikari, Chief Agro-Industry Officer at AfDB’s Nigeria office; Sule Ochai, Senior Consultant for Agricultural Policy.

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The meeting is expected to lead to strong partnerships that will help Nigeria become a major player in Africa’s livestock and agribusiness sector at AfDB; Ihedioha Onyema Damian, Division Manager at AfDB’s Agriculture & Agro-Industry Department; and Mbaram Richard-Mark, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor at the National Agricultural Growth Scheme Office.

The discussions focused on how AfDB can provide financial and technical support to modernize livestock farming, increase food production, create jobs, and grow Nigeria’s economy.

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With the country’s rising population and demand for animal products, stakeholders highlighted the need for better infrastructure, disease control, and funding for livestock farmers.

 

Rep. Raji, who represents Epe Federal Constituency in Lagos State, stressed that improving the livestock sector would reduce poverty and boost economic growth.

 

“A well-developed livestock sector will not only provide food security but also create jobs and improve the livelihoods of our people. This is a crucial step towards poverty reduction and sustainable economic development.”

 

He further stated, “Investment in livestock farming, including dairy, poultry, and cattle rearing, will empower local farmers and enhance revenue generation for our communities.”

He called for more investment in ranching, dairy, and meat production, as well as policies to attract private investors.

He said, “We must prioritize ranching, dairy, and meat production, as they hold immense potential to contribute to our economy. We need to develop policies that will encourage private investors to come in and help us harness this potential.”

 

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