The World Bank has announced its plan to establish a livestock service center in Ekiti State as part of an effort to enhance productivity and commercialization of the livestock value chain in Nigeria.
The National Project Coordinator of the World Bank’s Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project, Abubakar Sanusi, stated this on Friday in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, while briefing journalists after an assessment tour in the state.
Sanusi, who expressed satisfaction with the state’s preparation for the Livestock Service Center, added that he was impressed with Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s commitment to the livestock sector and the State L-PRES team’s dedication and professionalism. He said that the livestock center, when operational, would provide support for livestock farmers in improving the health, productivity, and profitability of their animals.
Sanusi added that the livestock center, which would have diagnostic facilities, a veterinary clinic, and a diagnostic center, as well as processing facilities, would also promote sustainable modern livestock production practices.
“Under this project, there is provision for five livestock centers, and we want to assess and see if Ekiti will be one of the states that will have that service. Twelve states are vying for five positions.”
