By Hussaini Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the livestock sector through closer collaboration with the Federal Government, with both sides pledging to deepen cooperation in dairy production, animal health, leather processing and meat exports.
The commitment was made on Friday when the Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in receiving the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, during an official visit to Kano.
Speaking during the visit, Garo commended President Bola Tinubu for establishing the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, describing the decision as a major step towards unlocking the sector’s economic potential.
He said Kano had aligned with the Federal Government’s initiative by creating a Ministry of Livestock Development to drive reforms and investment in the sector.
According to the deputy governor, Kano remains one of Nigeria’s leading livestock and leather processing hubs, adding that stronger collaboration with the Federal Government and private investors would create more employment opportunities, particularly for young people.
He disclosed that the state government was working to establish modern abattoirs to maximise the economic value of livestock, especially cattle, and reduce wastage of animal by-products.
Garo added that the government was also expanding investments in poultry and fish farming while improving dairy and egg processing across the state.
AHR reports that Kano is one of Nigeria’s major commercial centres for livestock trading and leather production, with the sector contributing significantly to employment, food security and the state’s economy.
Speaking earlier, the Minister of Livestock Development pledged the Federal Government’s support for Kano’s livestock development initiatives.
Maiha said the partnership would focus on livestock development, dairy production, animal health services, pastoral settlement, leather industrialisation and meat export.
He commended the Yusuf administration for establishing a Ministry of Livestock Development, promoting leather processing and encouraging peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders.
According to the minister, the initiatives demonstrate the state’s commitment to transforming the livestock sector and harnessing its economic potential.
