Nigeria

The initiative also seeks to reduce the Southeast’s dependence on crops traditionally associated with northern Nigeria.

A further 14 facilities are at various stages of completion across the country, strengthening livestock health.

The livestock development strategy focuses on health, commercial feeds, genetics, sustainability, value chains, peacebuilding, and market expansion.

Eliminating PPR would protect livestock assets that millions of African households depend on for food security, income and resilience.

The facility is expected to produce up to 1.2 billion vaccine doses annually, initially serving the domestic market.

Securing funding for strategic project components such as feedstock development is a significant step in building a resilient and sustainable ethanol value chain in Nigeria.

Beyond Nigeria and Ghana, Olam Agri and IDH intend to identify new food and feed projects across other African markets.

Foluke Omotayo Areola is a highly accomplished Fisheries and Aquaculture expert with over 40 years of diverse experience.

The programme aims to reduce the risk of outbreaks and strengthen poultry health systems.

The laboratory is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s feed testing and regulatory capacity, at a time when the country’s livestock sector is under growing pressure.