THE SIX (6) WAYS GOV UBA SANI’S LIVESTOCK PROJECT WILL BOOST THE AGRICULTURAL FORTUNES OF KADUNA STATE
Governor Uba Sani’s launch of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (LPRES) marks a major milestone in transforming Kaduna’s agricultural sector. With 19 sedentary pastoralist communities and 48 livestock clusters benefiting from modern equipment and interventions, the initiative is poised to deliver significant economic and social advantages. Here are six key ways this project will reshape Kaduna’s agricultural fortunes:
1. BOOSTING MILK PRODUCTION AND STRENGTHENING THE DAIRY VALUE CHAIN
Farmers now have milking cans, molasses, and salt licks to enhance milk quality and yield.
Tricycles for milk transportation ensure faster delivery to collection centers, reducing spoilage and maximizing profits.
2. ENHANCING LIVESTOCK NUTRITION AND HEALTH
The provision of fodder choppers and crop residue crushers allows farmers to process high-quality feed.
Levamisole for worm control improves livestock health, reducing disease-related losses.
3. REDUCING COSTS AND INCREASING FARMERS ’ PROFIT MARGINS
Farmers can now convert farm waste into livestock feed, cutting down on expensive commercial feeds.
Self-sufficiency in fodder production ensures more stable and predictable farming costs.
4. EXPANDING WATER AND PASTURE RESOURCES
Solar-powered boreholes with drinking troughs provide year-round water access, reducing livestock deaths during dry seasons.
Demonstration fields for pasture cultivation teach farmers modern techniques for sustainable fodder production.
5. MITIGATING FARMER-HERDER CONFLICTS
Adequate water and pasture resources reduce competition, easing tensions between farmers and herders.
Improved livestock management leads to greater security and stability in rural areas.
6. CREATING JOBS AND EXPANDING KADUNA’S AGRIBUSINESS SECTOR
The project encourages investment in dairy and livestock processing, creating jobs in production, transportation, and sales.
More opportunities in veterinary services, equipment maintenance, and pasture cultivation will boost employment.
CONCLUSION
With these six transformative impacts, Governor Uba Sani’s LPRES initiative is set to revolutionize Kaduna’s livestock sector, drive rural economic growth, and position the state as a key player in Nigeria’s agricultural future. The investment in modern livestock farming will ensure long-term prosperity for farmers and herders alike.
