The National Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) project recently carried out its quarterly technical mission to help improve livestock farming in Bauchi, Gombe, and Plateau States.
The National Project Coordinator, Alhaji Sanusi Abubakar, announced this after the two-day mission in Bauchi. He said the mission also included visits to the L-PRES offices in Gombe and Plateau.
Abubakar explained that this mission was different from the usual World Bank visits. Instead of just observing, they worked with the states to find problems and offer expert advice to solve them.“Our main aim is to improve how livestock is raised, make the business more profitable, and ensure the system is strong and reliable,” he said.
He added that better water sources, more pasture for animals, improved slaughterhouses, and easier market access for farmers are top priorities for the project.
Abubakar praised Bauchi State for its good work in the project and thanked the state governor for his support.
However, he encouraged the L-PRES team in Bauchi to work even harder to reach their full potential.
Mr. Musa Adamu-One, the L-PRES Coordinator in Bauchi, said the mission came at the right time and would help the team do a better job.
He explained that the visit allowed state officers working in animal health, livestock care, extension services, and other areas to work directly with national experts.“This is a good time to reflect on our progress, plan for the future, and improve our skills,” he said.
He also said that the problems they face are normal parts of the project’s development, not failures.He was confident that by the end of the mission, the L-PRES teams in all three states would be better prepared to carry out their tasks effectively and on time.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), experts and stakeholders from the three states met to discuss technical issues affecting the project’s success.
The L-PRES project, which is supported by the World Bank, is active in 20 Nigerian states and is managed by the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development.
