The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has pledged to partner with the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), for the upcoming , 9th edition of year 2026, conference on Animal Agriculture, scheduled to hold in Nigeria.
The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, stated this when a delegation from the Local Organising Committee (LOC), led by the Registrar, Nigerian Institute of Animal Science,visited his office today in Abuja on Wednesday 15th April, 2026.
The Minister explained that, there will be lectures and exhibitions display during the conference and he also called on all Stakeholders, both in the Private sector, Financial institutions and development partners to give support to the conference.
Maiha pointed out that, the conference, which was rescheduled from year 2025 to 2026, would need adequate planning for a good outing, adding that the expectations of the International Communities towards Nigeria hosting this conference is quite high and strong.
The Honourable Minister said that, all State Offices of Ministry of Livestock Development, would be part of the conference
In her earlier presentation, the Chairman Local Organising Committee (LOC), Professor Grace Jokthan explained that, the conference would bring together experts, researchers, and stakeholders from Africa to discuss on the developments and best practice in animal agriculture and livestock production that would culminate in sustainable economic growth for Nigeria.
Jokthan also informed the Minister that, the LOC has begun earnest preparations towards planning logistics, partnership and participants engagements during the course of the event.
She further appealed to the Ministry to support and proffer guidance for the upcoming event, this she said, would be geared towards ensuring the successful hosting of the conventional event in Africa.
Professor Jokthan emphasized that currently, conference submission papers, and abstracts have commenced on the website, adding that they are also driving awareness campaigns across the various social media platforms , to ensure that participants are fully aware of the forthcoming event in Nigeria.
Henrietta Okokon
Deputy Director,
Information and Public Relations
15th April,2026.
