The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has inaugurated the vaccination of 2,500 livestock against Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in Yobe State.
Dr. Mitchell Alao, Director of Animal Health and Reproductive Services at the ministry, launched the campaign in Damaturu on Thursday. The programme was facilitated by Messrs Astute Synergy Limited.
Alao described CBPP as one of the most economically damaging trans-boundary animal diseases affecting Nigeria’s cattle population.
“For years, the disease has posed a persistent threat to sustainable livestock development and market opportunities for pastoralists and cattle farmers. Its impact—marked by reduced productivity, high mortality, and severe economic losses—undermines rural livelihoods, national food systems, and the economic prosperity that the Renewed Hope Agenda seeks to deliver,” he said.
He noted that the campaign aligns with the ministry’s mandate to strengthen national animal health systems, expand disease surveillance, enhance preventive veterinary services, and promote a modern, resilient, and economically viable livestock sector.
“Through this intervention, we are laying the foundation for improved cattle health, increased productivity, and reduced disease burden across our communities,” Alao added.
He commended the state Veterinary Services, livestock associations, development partners, field veterinarians, and technical teams for their support, while urging field veterinarians to strictly follow vaccination protocols, maintain accurate documentation, report timely, and engage consistently with livestock-keeping communities.
Dr. Idris Madaki, Permanent Secretary of Yobe State Ministry for Livestock Development, thanked the Federal Government for providing the vaccines, which he said would enhance animal production in the state. Represented by Dr. Bulama Yaro, Manager of the State Pilot Livestock Development Programme, Madaki appealed for more vaccines, noting that the state has over 10 million cattle.
Mohammed Ngordi, Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Damaturu Local Government Chapter, also expressed gratitude to both federal and state ministries for their support to cattle breeders in Yobe.
