The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has announced plans to partner with the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) to build a digital public infrastructure that will transform Nigeria’s livestock industry. The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, made this known when he received a delegation from the NADF at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Maiha explained that the collaboration aims to create a strong digital platform that will enhance visibility and growth within the livestock sector, both locally and internationally. “We need to develop this infrastructure and put it in the public domain so that our customers, local, regional, and international will know who we are,” he said.
The Minister stated that the initiative will serve as a central hub for the livestock value chain, providing information about major stakeholders, ongoing programmes, compliance standards, and operational guidelines. He added that the project will also promote livestock investment opportunities and improve sectoral data management.
“We don’t have to reinvent the wheel. It’s no longer about moving around with sticks and animals; we have over 815 livestock markets across the country that need to be digitally mapped,” Maiha noted.
He emphasized that the Ministry is committed to digital transformation, ensuring that citizens can easily access accurate information about the livestock sector online. Maiha further mentioned that the partnership would also focus on developing a customized livestock transportation system and building capacity for women and youth engaged in livestock production.
In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund, Mohammed A. Ibrahim, reaffirmed the Fund’s readiness to support the initiative. “We are here to brainstorm and identify ways our agency can partner with the Ministry to achieve its goals. Digitisation within the agricultural sector is critical in today’s world, and we are ready to support this initiative,” Ibrahim said.
