Abuja: The Federal Government has urged for intensified Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) efforts to rejuvenate 38 dormant livestock legacy facilities spread across the six geopolitical zones of the country. Alhaji Idi Maiha, the Minister of Livestock Development, emphasized this initiative during the Specialised Training on Public-Private-Partnerships (PPP) organized by the ministry in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Maiha highlighted various facilities such as Milk Collection Centres, Cattle Multiplication Centres, Goat and Sheep Breeding Centres, Pig Progeny Centres, and Tanneries, which are targeted for revitalization. The strategic plan for the livestock sub-sector aims to boost its GDP contribution significantly from $32 billion to a range between $74 billion and $94 billion within the next decade, spanning from 2025 to 2030.
The minister pointed out that many of these facilities were constructed 60 to 70 years ago and need immediate revival. He advocated for PPP as the optimal business model to restore these facilities to functionality and enhance the nation’s livestock sub-sector’s economic contributions.
Maiha also highlighted the creation of the ministry as a testament to the Federal Government’s dedication to transforming the livestock sub-sector into a pivotal driver of food security, employment, rural development, and economic diversification. He noted that livestock plays a significant role in national GDP, nutrition, and livelihoods, yet its full potential remains untapped due to existing structural, infrastructural, and investment challenges.
He further explained that PPP is not just an alternative but a strategic necessity for transforming the livestock sector. The government alone cannot sustainably finance and modernize the livestock value chains, and the private sector needs a supportive policy and regulatory environment to invest confidently. PPPs offer a framework to leverage these complementary strengths for mutual and national development.
Maiha asserted that PPP fosters efficiency, innovation, risk sharing, accountability, and value for money. When structured and implemented transparently, PPP can expedite project delivery, alleviate fiscal burdens on the government, enhance service quality, and stimulate private investment while protecting public interests.
The minister stated that the training aimed to build institutional capacity within the ministry and among stakeholders to understand, structure, negotiate, and manage PPP projects. This training is intended to deepen participants’ comprehension of PPP concepts, models, and lifecycle processes, enhance project identification, preparation, and appraisal capabilities in the livestock sector, and bolster compliance with Nigeria’s PPP laws, guidelines, and institutional frameworks.