FG inaugurates Ekiti vet hospital, vows livestock boost
- ✦Abubakar called on the state government, Ekiti people, veterinary professionals, livestock associations, pastoral communities, traditional institutions and all other stakeholders to take ownership of the facility, utilise and maintain it effectively “so that it can continue to deliver quality veterinary services and serve generations of livestock farmers.” The Ekiti State L-PRES Coordinator, Yinka Adedipe, who reiterated commitment to strengthening livestock production and improving access to animal healthcare services, said the intervention was to boost productivity, build farmers’ capacity and create investment opportunities.
- Maiha, who restated his ministry’s commitment to an enduring legacy of cutting-edge infrastructural development, said, “These bold reforms are necessary for industrial and sectoral growth in line with the best global practices and the demand for 21st-century animal health service delivery.” He commended Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for his commitment to the success of the L-PRES project in the state, saying, “Your support has yielded beautiful results to the benefit of the state.” The minister, who urged training and retraining of the personnel in the hospital, cautioned, “Please ensure the judicious use and maintenance of the facility for our benefit and the benefit of our children coming after us.” The L-PRES National Coordinator, Sanusi Abubakar, who said the veterinary hospital in Ado Ekiti was one of a series of 21 prototype model veterinary hospitals built and equipped across 21 states, described the hospital as “a step towards transforming the livestock sector, particularly around veterinary healthcare delivery.” Abubakar said, “The facility is equipped with essential facilities to support the commencement of operations and provides adequate space and an enabling environment for veterinary professionals and other animal health personnel to deliver a range of veterinary services and specialised care.” He said the facility would provide improved access to modern and professional veterinary services for livestock farmers, particularly smallholder producers whose livelihoods depend on cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, piggery and other livestock.
- The Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Maiha, has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to reforms and developments that will stimulate growth across all sectors, including livestock productivity.
- Abubakar called on the state government, Ekiti people, veterinary professionals, livestock associations, pastoral communities, traditional institutions and all other stakeholders to take ownership of the facility, utilise and maintain it effectively “so that it can continue to deliver quality veterinary services and serve generations of livestock farmers.” The Ekiti State L-PRES Coordinator, Yinka Adedipe, who reiterated commitment to strengthening livestock production and improving access to animal healthcare services, said the intervention was to boost productivity, build farmers’ capacity and create investment opportunities.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a new model veterinary hospital in Ado Ekiti to boost livestock productivity and improve animal health services in t
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Maiha, who restated his ministry’s commitment to an enduring legacy of cutting-edge infrastructural development, said, “These bold reforms are necessary for industrial and sectoral growth in line with the best global practices and the demand for 21st-century animal health service delivery.” He commended Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for his commitment to the success of the L-PRES project in the state, saying, “Your support has yielded beautiful results to the benefit of the state.” The minister, who urged training and retraining of the personnel in the hospital, cautioned, “Please ensure the judicious use and maintenance of the facility for our benefit and the benefit of our children coming after us.” The L-PRES National Coordinator, Sanusi Abubakar, who said the veterinary hospital in Ado Ekiti was one of a series of 21 prototype model veterinary hospitals built and equipped across 21 states, described the hospital as “a step towards transforming the livestock sector, particularly around veterinary healthcare delivery.” Abubakar said, “The facility is equipped with essential facilities to support the commencement of operations and provides adequate space and an enabling environment for veterinary professionals and other animal health personnel to deliver a range of veterinary services and specialised care.” He said the facility would provide improved access to modern and professional veterinary services for livestock farmers, particularly smallholder producers whose livelihoods depend on cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, piggery and other livestock.
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The minister spoke in Ado Ekiti on Thursday during the inauguration of a Model Veterinary Hospital, constructed for public use by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project, a World Bank-assisted programme.
