The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has reaffirmed its partnership with OneServe Technologies Limited to develop the National Livestock Digital Public Infrastructure (NLDPI), a project aimed at transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector and improving efficiency across its value chain.
The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, made this known when a delegation from OneServe Technologies Limited paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry in Abuja. Maiha explained that the digital platform will create vast opportunities for stakeholders in livestock farming, transportation, and processing.
“We are planning to have custom-made vehicle wagons for the transportation of livestock,” the Minister stated. He added that only registered wagons under the new digital system will be authorized to transport animals across the country to ensure safety and hygiene.
Maiha further emphasized the need for private sector participation in red meat production, questioning, “How many abattoirs do we have in the country? What are their capacities, and what is their state of functionality?” He also highlighted the importance of developing a national livestock master plan and comprehensive data collection to promote transparency, coordination, and long-term planning in the livestock sector.
In his remarks, the Team Lead of OneServe Technologies Limited, Ibrahim Maigari Ahmed, said the digital infrastructure would create an integrated database that captures essential details such as market locations, livestock breeds, available banking services, and operational days.
Ahmed noted that the platform would also connect users to registered veterinarians, transporters, and other stakeholders to enhance accessibility and efficiency. “As a member of the public, when I click on the market link, I will see all registered doctors, transport companies, and stakeholders with their addresses, particularly those located near the market,” he explained.