L-PRES Project Reaffirms Commitment To Enhance Livestock Activities In Sokoto
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) project in Sokoto, north west Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the activities of Livestock Value Chain (LVC) operators in the state.
Mr Sirajo Abubakar, the project coordinator in the state made this declaration during a livestock industry stakeholders meeting in Sokoto on Sunday.
Abubakar stated that this commitment encompassed leaders of associations involved in livestock production, processing, and marketing in the state.
“This unique project is designed to provide technical support and assistance to all categories of livestock producers across Sokoto state.
“It encompasses Fulani herders, household livestock keepers, farm owners, processors such as butchers, hides and skin merchants.
“Others are yoghurt producers and more, with a specific focus on small and medium-scale businesses,”he said.
The coordinator reiterated that the project’s goal was to establish market linkages that would enhance the commercialisation of livestock and livestock products.
Abubakar explained that the primary objective of the intervention was to introduce technology to boost livestock production, enhance value addition, and promote commercialisation, potentially facilitating exports.
Mr Umar Madawaki, the state L-PRES Livestock Value Chain Officer, highlighted the significance of the interaction, especially given the high demand for livestock products in the state.
In addition, the project’s Monitoring Officer, Mr Khalid Sarki, introduced the participants to a new beneficiary mapping tool.
According to Sarki, the tool is a mobile application that can be installed on Android phones to register and submit beneficiary information to a backend data server for future reference.
He said that the tool was designed to prevent the inclusion of fictitious members by certain associations.
Malam Murtala Isah, the Chairman of the Leather Value Chain in the state and one of the participants, encouraged other leaders to collaborate with L-PRES on the significant and unique initiative.
He viewed the project as a valuable opportunity to promote livestock production and the livestock product business.
NAN/Oyenike Oyeniyi
