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•N259m earmarked for construction, rehabilitation of abattoirs in 6 states
By Chinyere Anyanwu
The Federal Government has earmarked N1.77 billion for new projects aimed at improving animal health, preventing diseases, and promoting sustainable livestock management across Nigeria.
Outlined in the 2025 Federal Government Final Budget Proposal, the allocations to the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development focus on key priorities, including disease control, vaccination programs, and capacity building within the sector. However, achieving these objectives will require consistent funding and transparent implementation to ensure meaningful impact and long-term sustainability.
The initiatives, outlined in the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), are designed to address critical challenges within Nigeria’s livestock sector while promoting broader economic growth and enhancing food security. The Ministry is dedicating substantial resources to equip stakeholders with the skills and tools necessary for efficient and sustainable livestock management.
Key allocations include N92.5 million for conducting needs assessments and developing protocols to establish disease-free zones in regions like the Mambilla Plateau, Obudu Ranch, Jigawa, and Ogun States. In addition, N23.5 million will fund a specialized workshop focused on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in collaboration with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and other key partners.
To strengthen public-private collaboration, N24.6 million has been set aside to support Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) for advocacy, funding, and investment in animal health infrastructure. Moreover, N150.5 million is earmarked for equipping National Animal Health Crisis Management Centers to respond effectively to emergencies.
In support of professional development, N52 million will be allocated for in-service training for veterinarians, paraprofessionals, and community animal health workers. Lastly, N32.45 million will be dedicated to organizing procurement planning committee and ministerial tender board meetings to ensure the effective implementation of these initiatives.
The government has also prioritised mass vaccination to safeguard livestock against prevalent diseases and allocated N570 million for vaccination initiatives to protect livestock, including N150 million for 1 million CBPP vaccine doses for cattle, N300 million for 2 million PPR vaccine doses for sheep and goats, N50 million for 1,000 FMD vaccine doses, and N70 million for 1 million NCD vaccine doses for poultry.
Disease surveillance and control
The Federal Government also allocated for specialized interventions, efforts to curb animal disease outbreaks including N17.54 million for field vaccination activities across Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT.
In the course for veterinary stockpile procurement to address emergency disease outbreaks N52.5 million is allocated while N127.5 million is allocated for surveillance and control of zoonotic and transboundary diseases such as anthrax, rabies, and brucellosis.
The ministry plans significant investments in equipment and infrastructure to enhance service delivery, including N125 million for vaccination equipment and N45 million for 1,000 knapsack sprayers and personal protective equipment (PPE) for African Swine Fever control.
Additionally, N270 million will be allocated for two ambulatory vehicles for federal veterinary medical centers, and N90 million will be used for constructing a solar-powered vaccine cold room in Oyo State.
To address feed quality and production, the ministry will spend N34 million to support the 3rd National Animal Feed Summit and workshops on feed and fodder quality assurance.
The Federal Government is also keen on fostering international collaborations. For instance, N25.5 million has been set aside for participation in the International Poultry Production Expo (IPPE) in partnership with the US Poultry and Egg Association.
According to the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, these initiatives demonstrate the government’s commitment to revitalizing the livestock sector and ensuring its competitiveness on both national and international fronts.
In a related development, the federal government allocated N259 million for the construction and rehabilitation of abattoirs across six states.
The initiative is part of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development budget within the proposed N49.74 trillion 2025 budget for livestock productivity and infrastructure development. This allocation is detailed in the 2025 Federal Government Final Budget Proposal.
According to the proposed plan, six abattoirs will be constructed and rehabilitated in Lagos, Adamawa, Enugu, Bayelsa, Benue and Anambra.
The Federal Government has also allocated N90 million for the construction of a solar-powered vaccine cold room in Oyo State and a model processing centre for animal by-products in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) allocating N72 million.
