The Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, AVM Dr. Usra Hendra Harahap, has engaged with Fulani communities and inspected thousands of cows in Kebbi state as part of preparations for an artificial insemination and embryo transfer program.
The Ambassador, accompanied by a technical team, visited several key locations, including Sabon Garin Goru, Bango Mashekarin Dr. Amina, Unguwar Gagga, and the Livestock Investigation and Breeding Centre (LIBC) in Bulasa.
During these visits, the team assessed facilities and interacted directly with Fulani communities, who warmly welcomed the delegation.
Guided tours were conducted by Fulani leaders and officials from the Kebbi State Ministry of Animal Health, Husbandry, and Fisheries, under the leadership of the Commissioner, Kabiru Usman Alaramma.
Speaking to the communities, Alaramma emphasized the importance of the program, which stemmed from Governor Nasir Idris’ recent visit to Indonesia.
“The Governor highlighted Kebbi’s extensive livestock population during his visit, leading to the introduction of this agricultural innovation,” he said.
The Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Sani Aliyu, further elaborated on the program’s benefits, explaining that it would not only enhance milk production and livestock quality but also improve the economic well-being of Fulani herders.
The Indonesian Ambassador expressed satisfaction with the visit:
“We are delighted to see the quality of cows here. They are suitable for insemination and will greatly benefit the Fulani communities by improving livestock quality and productivity,” he said.
Experts from Indonesia and the Ministry of Animal Health, Husbandry, and Fisheries briefed the Fulani communities on the program’s transformative potential for meat and milk production in the state.
At the Livestock Investigation and Breeding Centre in Bulasa, the Ambassador inspected facilities provided by the Kebbi State Government and commended the significant number of veterinary professionals supporting the initiative.
Fulani leaders, including Dikko Yalli of Sabon Garin Goru, Garba Dan Umaru of Bango Mashekarin Dr. Amina, and Dikko Aliyu of Unguwar Gagga, expressed their gratitude to Governor Nasir Idris for initiating the program and to the Indonesian Ambassador for his support.
They assured the delegation of their readiness to participate, noting the availability of thousands of cows for the program.
The Indonesian Ambassador was accompanied on the visit by Commissioners for Animal Health, Husbandry, and Fisheries; Religious Affairs; and Information and Culture, as well as Special Advisers and other government officials.
