Gombe State in Northeast Nigeria has been selected as one of three Nigerian states to form part of the country’s delegation to the forthcoming Sommet de l’Élevage, World Livestock Summit, scheduled to take place from 5 to 11 October 2025 in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
The selection follows the recognition of the livestock transformation efforts of Gombe State, under the leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, which has earned both national and international acclaim.
The nomination came from the World Bank through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project’s National Coordination Office.
In a statement, the National Coordination Office commended Governor Yahaya for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to livestock sector transformation in Gombe State.
The letter highlighted that the exemplary performance of Gombe State in implementing the L-PRES project, as assessed by the World Bank, earned the state its well-deserved place in the national delegation.
According to the National Project Coordinator, Malam Sanusi Abubakar, the strong performance of Gombe State, underpinned by functional State Steering and Technical Committees, positioned the state as a model for livestock sector reforms in Nigeria.
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The Gombe delegation will join the national team in engaging with global stakeholders, investors, and experts in livestock production, trade, and innovation.
Largest Livestock Event
The summit, recognised as Europe’s largest livestock event, is expected to focus on sustainability, innovation, and opportunities within the livestock ecosystem.
It offers participants access to pioneering ideas and international partnerships aimed at strengthening value chains and attracting investment.
A statement by the Gombe State Government says the participation of the state in the global event is timely, as the state continues to harness its agribusiness potential through strategic and forward-looking investments under Governor Yahaya’s administration.
Key initiatives include the establishment of the Gombe Agro-Livestock Development Zone, featuring a state-of-the-art abattoir, international livestock market, tannery, leather factory, and other related infrastructure.
The statement said that through the developments, the state was positioning itself as a leading livestock hub not only in Nigeria but across West Africa.
It said the state government was expected to use the summit as an opportunity to attract partnerships and adopt global best practices to further enhance livestock productivity, resilience, and economic growth.