Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development as a clear demonstration of the government’s intention to fully exploit Nigeria’s livestock sector’s vast and largely untapped economic potential.
At the Annual Blueprint Impact Series and Awards Ceremony in Abuja held on Tuesday, the SGF stressed that the livestock sector holds huge promise as a means of socio-economic transformation, particularly in rural communities.
He stated, “The establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development underscores the importance the President has attached to unlocking the vast potential in this sector. Nigeria is home to millions of livestock, yet we have barely scratched the surface of its economic possibilities, from meat and dairy production to hides, skins, and processed exports to regional and global markets.”
He noted that the Tinubu administration is committed to strategic investment, infrastructure development, value chain enhancement, and regional trade facilitation to reposition livestock as a cornerstone of the nation’s development efforts.
Akume has expressed confidence that the sector will become a key pillar in driving inclusive growth, job creation, and rural revitalisation.
Senator Akume noted that the theme of the event, “Exploring Potentials of Livestock Exports in Nigeria,” aligned perfectly with the policy direction of the present administration and its renewed commitment to diversifying the economy through agriculture and agribusiness.
