There are indications that the current crisis in the livestock farming and production will ease in the new year. This follows the assurance by the federal government that it would double its effort to boost livestock production in the country. This commitment from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security was given by Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry. He disclosed this at an event to distribute agricultural inputs and animal feeds by the ministry to flood affected livestock farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Umakhihe who was represented by Mrs. Fausat Lawal, Director, Special Duties, said the ministry would not relent in its efforts to work out interventions to address the plight of livestock farmers.
according to him, the ministry would increase efforts to revitalise the agricultural sector, improve farmers’ livelihood and enhance the country’s food and nutrition security.
He pointed out that the distribution of agricultural inputs and feeds was aimed at cushioning the effect of climate change, increase production as well as address the high cost of animal feed in the country.
he said further, “The ministry will remain passionate when it comes to improving the productivity of the smallholder farmers who are mostly women and youth, we will continue do everything in our capacity to encourage livestock production in the country.”
Kolo Geidam, the Mandate Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Secretariat, FCT, who was represented by Mrs. Onyeji Edith, described the programme as timely and commended the ministry’s commitment towards enhancing farmer’s income and livelihood.
Mrs. Winnie Lar Solarin, Director, Animal Husbandry Services while delivering her welcome address said that the event was an opportunity to share ideas, keep in touch with farmers and acquaint them with modern technologies to improve their farming practices.’’
We will Boost Livestock Production-FG
