The Federal Government has approved of Kogi State’s preparation for the proposed Livestock Service Centre site.
The National Project Coordinator of Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support, Alh. Abubakar Sanusi, conveyed this sentiment following an assessment tour of the site at Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi State.
Sanusi praised Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the State L-PRES team for their leadership and commitment, noting that the introduction of mechanized farming aligns with the renewed hope agenda. He emphasized that the Livestock Service Centre, once completed, will enhance productivity and commercialization within the livestock value chain.
“The Livestock Service Centre is like a mini-complex having a lot of livestock activities going on. We have a veterinary clinic, processing facilities, abattoir, market for selling livestock, and training of livestock farmers,” he explained.
Sanusi revealed plans to establish five Livestock Service Centres and highlighted Kogi’s interest, bringing the total number of interested states to twelve. He assured that the assessment would lead to a detailed report.
He urged Kogi residents to support the project, which he believes will help mitigate farmers-herders conflicts across the country.
The Kogi State Project Coordinator of L-PRES, Dr. Olufemi Bolarin, announced that $31.2 million has been allocated for the Livestock Service Centre’s development.
He added, “The Kogi Livestock Service Centre will significantly contribute to the economic development of Kogi State by creating jobs, enhancing productivity and fostering sustainable practices. This project will not only boost the livestock sector but also catalyze broader economic growth and development in the region.”
Vice Chancellor of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, expressed his enthusiasm about the Centre’s location within the institution, noting that it coincides with the National Universities Commission’s approval of a Faculty of Agriculture for the university.
