President Bola Tinubu’s establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development has been praised by the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), South/West, which views it as a “visionary leadership” move meant to address the long-standing issues in the agriculture sector.
In a statement, Rev. Gideon Oluleye, the association’s Chairman for the South-West Zone, praised the president’s resolve to end the ongoing hostilities between farmers and herders, which have hampered economic growth and jeopardized national unity.
The association also praised the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee, saying it demonstrates the government’s dedication to finding a comprehensive and sustainable solution to the issue.
“This development is a significant step towards addressing the lingering issues between farmers and herders, and the poultry association sees this as the government’s commitment to finding a lasting solution to the lingering crisis rocking the Nigerian agricultural sector,” the statement read in part.
PAN also expressed appreciation for the contributions of several key stakeholders in the successful implementation of the Renewed Hope Livestock Reform.
Meanwhile, the association has scheduled a stakeholders meeting for Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Kakanfo Inn, Ibadan where PAN National President, Mr. Sunday Ezeobiora, is expected to address members and other relevant stakeholders in the poultry farming sector on the ongoing challenges faced by Nigerian poultry farmers
