We Can Raise 420bn From Poultry Through PPP Projects – NVMA

The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) announced that the country could generate N420 billion through public-private partnership (PPP) projects. At the Annual Leadership Summit in Abuja, NVMA President Dr. Moses Arokoyo emphasized the urgent need for food security and combating zoonotic diseases through mass livestock vaccination. He stated that veterinarians could significantly boost the national GDP by training farmers in advanced livestock management and vaccination, reducing harvest times, and implementing cost-effective interventions. PPP projects in poultry alone could generate N420 billion annually.
Dr. Arokoyo also highlighted the importance of deploying veterinarians across local governments for enhanced disease surveillance and intervention. He stressed that veterinarians could drive GDP growth through improved livestock management and strategic PPPs.
Assistant Inspector General of Police Dr. Aishatu Abubakar Baju, also President of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, reiterated the vital role of veterinarians in addressing food insecurity and supporting livestock reform, emphasizing the profession’s capacity to meet the government’s agenda. Source: Daily Trust


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The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has identified a potential to generate N420 billion annually through public-private partnerships (PPP) in the agricultural sector, particularly in poultry. Dr. Moses Arokoyo, NVMA President, highlighted at the Annual Leadership Summit in Abuja the crucial role of veterinarians in ensuring food security and preventing zoonotic diseases through mass livestock vaccination. By training farmers in advanced livestock management and vaccination techniques, veterinarians can significantly enhance the national GDP. Dr. Arokoyo also emphasized the importance of deploying veterinarians at local government levels to improve disease surveillance and intervention.
Assistant Inspector General of Police Dr. Aishatu Abubakar Baju, President of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, supported this view, stressing the essential role of veterinarians in tackling food insecurity and promoting livestock reform. These initiatives highlight the strategic importance of veterinarians in the agri-food value chain, providing vital insights for informed decision-making and fostering sustainable growth.