PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development.
The President made the announced on Tuesday while inaugurating the Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Though the President did not mention the name of the Minister for the new ministry as it is expected that he has to forward the name to the Senate for screening and confirmation if it’s a new nominee.
Those at the Inauguration were the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila amongst others.
You will recall that on 15th September 2023, the president approved the establishment of the Presidential Committee dedicated to the reform of the livestock industry and the provision of long-term solutions to recurring clashes between herders and farmers in the country.
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