Nigeria

The dual launch reflects a broader shift toward coordinated, innovation-led agricultural development in Africa.

The sector supports around 75 million livelihoods and contributes roughly 5% to GDP, valued at about US$32 billion.

CBPP mortality rates can reach up to 50% in affected herds.

The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s livestock transformation agenda, which seeks to modernise production systems and reduce conflict linked to traditional grazing.

Feed accounts for 60-70% of production costs, and this approach could reduce dependence on conventional feed inputs by 30-40%.

The initiative is expected to benefit approximately 1.43 million individuals nationwide, with at least 30% of participants being women.

The project will generate significant employment opportunities, reduce farmer-herder conflicts, and increase access to nutrient-rich feed.

The mission focused on addressing feed safety, mycotoxin control and intestinal health challenges in livestock production.

The long-term goal is to increase local meat and dairy production, reduce imports, improve farmer incomes, and position Nigeria as a leading livestock producer in West Africa.

According to WOAH, H5N1 is affecting poultry and wild birds across multiple African countries, with Mozambique reporting a novel low‑pathogenic variant.