Tinubu Invests N120bn to Transform Livestock Sector in Gombe

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to support transformation of livestock industry in Gombe State with N120 billion to boost economy and provide job opportunities.

Governor of the state, Inuwa Yahaya disclosed this in Gombe on Saturday during a ground-breaking ceremony to begin establishment of 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone.

The governor who confirmed that the N60 billion has been provided said the initiative aims to build a prosperous and sustainable future for livestock development in the state.

“The industrial zone will feature cutting-edge infrastructure, including an ultramodern abattoir, international livestock market, fattening hubs, tannery and leather factory, world-class grains and livestock feeds market, and inland dry port.

“The project will provide job opportunities, enhance productivity, encourage import substitution and increase foreign earnings along all segments of the livestock value chain and pave way for a smarter, safer livestock economy,” he stated.

Speaking further governor Inuwa added that, “This automated facility will enable hygienic, efficient, and globally compliant processing, packaging, and distribution, serving domestic and international markets.”

On his part, Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, emphasised the Federal Government’s commitment to developing the livestock sector, stating that the Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone will process 500 bulls, 1,000 small ruminants, and 3,000 poultry birds daily.