President Bola Tinubu has pledged to collaborate with the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee to attract investments to the livestock value chain, enabling it to contribute substantially to Nigeria's GDP and provide decent jobs. Tinubu, speaking at the opening session of a two-day Stakeholders Consultative Workshop on Livestock Reforms in Abuja, stressed the urgent need for stakeholders to transform livestock from its current subsistence model to a commercialised industry. 'Yes, we can do it; we can bring prosperity to our people. We can feed our children. From grass, we can achieve grace,' he stated. Tinubu promised to create an environment conducive to the livestock business, saying, 'It is our duty to our children and future generations to get this right. 'Let's unite in our effort. From reform to realisation of our dream, I stand before you fully committed to this.' He also noted that foreign investors were already expressing interest in collaborating with Nigeria. Prof. Attahir u Jega, Co-Chairman of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee, highlighted the workshop's aim to unlock the potential in the long-neglected livestock sector across its value chain. 'The sector has the potential to generate new business opportunities, employment, and income, especially for Nigeria's youths, contribute to food and nutrition security, and add value to the country's GDP.' Jega also emphasised that reforming the sector would help mitigate conflicts between farmers and herders, which have negatively impacted community relations and productive activities. He hoped the workshop would provide valuable input to the reform process and secure buy-in from critical stakeholders. See also Retain Buhari's best hands in government, Group urges Tinubu Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum lauded Tinubu's vision in establishing the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee and the Ministry of Livestock Development. AbdulRazaq pledged the Governors' Forum's support in fast-tracking the acquisition of Certificate of Occupancy for investments in livestock. Source: News Agency of Nigeria
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