Nigeria boosts Kano farmers with livestock to increase meat supply
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The federal government of Nigeria began a program in Kano State to help 200 sheep and goat farmers increase their production and income.
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development trained farmers in Fagge, Tarauni, and Gwale Local Government Areas on improved animal husbandry, including feeding, breeding, and healthcare. The ministry provided the farmers with sheep, goats, feed, and financial support to expand their businesses.
Government officials believe that increasing livestock output requires both providing animals and teaching farmers how to manage them effectively. Dr. Chinyere Ijeoma Akujobi, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, explained that the training aimed to improve animal health, reduce losses, and increase income. The sheep and goat subsector is considered important to Nigeria’s economy because it is relatively easy to start and provides food and income for households.
The Kano State Ministry of Livestock Development plans to continue similar programs to help farmers build sustainable businesses. Representatives from organizations like the National Sheep and Goat Development Association of Nigeria (NASHGODAN) and the Africa Women in Animal Resources, Farming and Agribusiness Network also participated, and the program included farmers with disabilities, such as Afrahsiyya Idris. The government expects the intervention to increase production and household incomes in the state.
