The federal government says it plans to establish livestock breeding centres in each of the six geopolitical zones of the country.
Aliyu Abdullahi, minister of state for agriculture and food security, said the move will enhance productivity and sustainability in the sector.
According to NAN, the minister spoke on Wednesday at a two-day interactive session on government-citizens engagement organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna.
Speaking during a plenary on agriculture and food security, Abdullahi said the Tinubu administration is intentional about investing in Nigeria’s livestock sector.
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He reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to fostering synergy among key sectors to achieve the broad objectives of the renewed hope agenda.
Abdullahi said the ministry is working with the federal ministry of education to redesign the school curriculum to encourage young farmers to adopt modernisation and boost the sector.
“The initiative aims to equip the next generation with modern agricultural skills, technology-driven knowledge, and innovative farming practices to strengthen national food security,” the minister said.
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He added that synergy among the ministries of agriculture, environment, water resources, livestock development, and the marine and blue economy is critical to achieving the broad objectives of the renewed hope agenda.
