The federal government on Wednesday disclosed a plan to set up a livestock breeding centre in each of the six geopolitical zones to enhance productivity and sustainability.

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, disclosed this in Kaduna at a two-day interactive session on Government-Citizens Engagement, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation.

The event is themed, “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizens Engagement for National Unity”

Speaking at a plenary on agriculture and food security, Mr Abdullahi said the Bola Tinubu-led administration is intentional about investing in Nigeria’s livestock sector.

He reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to fostering synergy among key sectors to achieve the broad objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Mr Abdullahi said his ministry is collaborating with the Ministry of Education to redesign the curriculum for young farmers to adopt modernisation and boost the sector.

According to him, the initiative aims to equip the next generation with modern agricultural skills, technology-driven knowledge, and innovative farming practices to strengthen national food security.

Mr Abdullahi said the synergy among the ministries of agriculture, environment, water resources, livestock development, and the marine and blue economy is imperative for delivering on the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda.’

(NAN)