Thursday, July 16, 2026

Tinubu’s govt projects N33 trillion in revenue from livestock sector

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, says the livestock sector can add N33 trillion to the economy if well harnessed.

• November 27, 2024
Livestock
Livestock [Credit: AgroNigeria]

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, says the livestock sector can add N33 trillion to the economy if well harnessed.

Mr Maiha said this at a meeting of the House of Representatives Committee on Livestock Development on Tuesday in Abuja.

He said Nigerian business people had already indicated interest in going into ranching and dairy farming.

The minister also urged state governments to emulate President Bola Tinubu and create Ministries of Livestock at the sun regional level to coordinate with the centre. 

Earlier, the committee chairman, Wale Raji (APC-Lagos), said the transformation of the country’s livestock sector held a lot of opportunities for job and wealth creation. 

Mr Raji said the sector could contribute to the country’s economic growth and development.

He said the committee understood the urgency of the ministry’s mandate, hence pledging commitment to partner with the ministry to ensure speedy achievement of target.

Mr Raji said that though the committee was willing to support the ministry, it would not compromise the principles of the legislative oversight function.

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Courtroom

States

Complainant to perform 30-minute community service for wearing ripped jeans to court

The Prosecutor, Inspector Elisha Tellang, alleged that Lawal stole Elijah’s itel phone valued at N120,000.

Governor Peter Mbah

States

Enugu suspends three monarchs, four others for alleged security breaches 

The commissioner explained that the alleged conduct was contrary to Governor Peter Mbah’s zero-tolerance policy on insecurity in Enugu State.

LASTMA

Lagos

LASTMA rescued 200 victims across 500 road crashes in three months: General Manager 

Mr Bakare-Oki further advised residents to postpone non-essential trips during periods of heavy rainfall and flash floods to ensure their safety.

Wizkid

Showbiz

Wizkid, DJ Mustard, Tyla, others to perform at BlastFest July 18

The ‘Piece of My Heart’ crooner added that he would also perform at Trillville, also known as Tribeville Festival Deluxe in Minneapolis on July 24.