Nigeria

The National Livestock Master Plan (NLMP) is a blueprint for transformation meant to reposition the livestock sector as a cornerstone of development.

The six-year L-PRES programme is a major push to address long-standing challenges in Nigeria’s livestock sector, from disease outbreaks to low productivity.

This new feed promises to ensure consitent egg yolk color and promote poultry health.

The plans are part of a broader plan to strengthen domestic fish production and reducing the country’s reliance on imports, usually averaging 833,000 tonnes annually.

Authorities and developers believe digital tools will modernize the sector and equip rural communities with access to timely and actionable animal health services.

NIRSAL’s Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Sa’ad Hamidu, said the training marks the start of a nationwide effort to modernise livestock rearing and meat processing practices in Nigeria.

The project aims to boost local fish production by enhancing access to finance for smallholder fish farmers.

The delegation’s primary objective was to understand how Tanzania has managed to boost productivity, expand meat exports, and strengthen its livestock health infrastructure.

The hub aims to produce 50 million fingerlings, 2,000 tonnes of ready-to-eat fish, 20,000 tonnes of processed fish, and 24,000 tonnes of fish feed annually.

Black Soldier Fly larvae are widely recognised for their ability to convert large volumes of organic waste into high-protein feed and nutrient-rich fertiliser.