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28-30 April, 2026
NIPOLI EXPO 2026
NCRI, Ibadan, Nigeria
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NIPOLI EXPO 2026: Mega 8 — Where Innovation Meets Agribusiness Growth
🇳🇬 Nigeria Livestock Industry Review (2025)
Sector Overview: The Nigerian livestock industry is a vital component of the nation’s agriculture, contributing approximately 17% of the agricultural GDP and supporting over 4.6 million households. It delivers about 36.5% of Nigeria’s total protein consumption and holds an estimated value of ₦30 trillion (US$32 billion)
Growth Target: Nigeria plans to grow the livestock sector to US$74 billion by 2035, raising its GDP contribution to 10%.
Recent Reforms & Strategies:
In 2024, Nigeria established the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and launched the Livestock Growth Acceleration Strategy (2025–2030), targeting:
- Expansion from 400 million to 900 million livestock units
- Enhanced grazing reserves and national cattle route mapping
- Importation of Danish dairy cattle to double milk production by 2029
- Partnership with FAO on animal genetics and pasture species improvement
- Launch of national livestock vaccination campaigns and mobile vet clinics
Sector Summary
| Indicator | Status/Goal |
|---|---|
| Industry Value (2025) | ₦30 trillion (US$32 billion) |
| Target (2035) | US$74 billion; 10% of national GDP |
| Livestock Population | 400 million → 900 million by 2035 |
| Milk Production Target | 700,000 tonnes → 1.4 million tonnes |
| Top Constraints | Disease, feed cost, infrastructure, security |
| Key Drivers | Policy reforms, tech, youth, value addition |