Olufemi Adeogun, L-PRES state project coordinator, disclosed this at the first graduation ceremony of the L-PRES Farmers’ Field School held on Thursday in Akure.
He said the intervention would empower the state to tackle trans-boundary animal diseases.
The projects aim to enhance livestock productivity and mitigate farmer-herder conflicts.
He said millions of Nigerians depend on livestock for their livelihoods.
“This workshop falls squarely within the scope of sub-component three of the L-PRES Project Appraisal Document, which focuses on animal health services,” he said.
He noted that Mr Ododo’s administration was also sponsoring hundreds of youths for advanced training in smart agriculture.
Mr Abubakar explained that L-PRES is a six-year, $500 million World Bank-funded initiative designed to improve livestock productivity, commercialisation, and resilience.
Mr Nwite also said that the state government purchased 15 motor bikes for extension agents.
Mr Abubakar said the 120 million doses produced annually by the National Veterinary Research Institute were grossly inadequate.
He stated that it would also create jobs, boost productivity, and promote sustainable practices.
