By Gbenga Ojikutu
The World Bank has announced its plan to establish a livestock service centre in Ekiti State as part of an effort to enhance productivity and commercialisation 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 level of preparation of the state for the Livestock Service Centre, added that he was impressed with Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s commitment to the livestock sector and State L-PRES team dedication and professionalism.
He said that the livestock centre when operational would provide support for the 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 centre, 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 state will be one of the states that will have that service. Twelve states are vying for five positions.”
