The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, on Wednesday, 6th May 2026, received a delegation from Consolidated Limited Investment Partners, led by the Legal Adviser for Amedeo Solution, Barrister Emmanuel Omoruyi, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen private sector participation in Nigeria’s growing livestock industry.
In his remarks, the Minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to creating a conducive environment that supports investment, innovation, and sustainable growth, noting that the establishment of the Ministry was a deliberate policy move to unlock the sector’s full economic potential and position Nigeria as a leading destination for livestock investment in Africa.
He observed that the proposed investment aligns with the Ministry’s strategic direction, particularly its strong advocacy for ranching as a more sustainable, modern, and economically viable model of animal husbandry.
Highlighting the scale of opportunities in the sector, the Minister noted, “Nigeria has a national demand of about 1.7 billion litres of milk annually and over 1.5 million metric tonnes of red meat. These gaps represent real investment opportunities, and we are ready to work with partners to close them.”
Mukhtar further disclosed that over five million hectares of land have been earmarked across the country for livestock development, including designated grazing reserves that are being transformed into modern economic hubs.
Addressing concerns around security, the Minister acknowledged existing challenges but assured investors of the government’s proactive approach in deploying both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to ensure a safe and stable investment climate. He noted that increased investment in agriculture and livestock would also contribute to job creation and reduce insecurity.
Earlier, the delegation presented a comprehensive proposal aimed at transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector through large-scale investments in ranching, dairy production, and integrated agricultural systems.
The proposal includes the establishment of modern livestock hubs featuring residential estates, healthcare facilities, schools, and other supporting infrastructure, alongside structured profit-sharing arrangements with local stakeholders.
They also outlined plans to introduce advanced technologies, strengthen capacity through international partnerships, and promote knowledge transfer across the livestock value chain.
According to the delegation’s Spokesperson, Barrister Omoruyi, the initiative is designed to combine global expertise from Europe, Asia, and the Americas with strong local participation to ensure inclusive and sustainable development.
The investors further revealed plans to expand dairy production, improve animal feed systems, and enhance access to markets, with particular attention to empowering local farmers and addressing food security challenges.
Barrister Omoruyi stressed that achieving these goals would require a stable and predictable policy environment, effective regulatory support, and strengthened security assurance, while also expressing appreciation for the Federal Government’s openness and confirming the team’s readiness to submit a detailed proposal within 60 days.
Henrietta Okokon
Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations
6th May, 2026
