Kogiflame
The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (KOGI L-PRES) selected as one of 5 implementing states for the prestigious Livestock Service Center (LSC), a flagship initiative under the World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES).
This National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, Mr. Sanusi Abubakar anoused this following a rigorous selection process.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by L-PRES, Kogi State was chosen based on stringent criteria, including the availability of adequate land, a strategic location, a detailed design and management framework, an established livestock trade structure, and the potential for modern feedlotting, processing, and marketing facilities.
The Livestock Service Center, to be sited beside the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, is set to revolutionize livestock production in Kogi State and beyond. This transformative project will catalyze economic growth, create employment opportunities, and enhance food security, solidifying Kogi State’s position as a leader in Nigeria’s livestock sector.
Speaking on the project, the State Project Coordinator KOGI L-PRES, Dr. Olufemi Bolarin, emphasized the centre’s far-reaching benefits:
“The Kogi Livestock Service Center will serve as a premier hub for innovation and development in the livestock sector. It will create jobs, boost productivity, and promote sustainable practices—not only for Kogi State but for the entire nation. By leveraging our strategic market location, industrial synergies, and academic expertise, this center will deliver comprehensive livestock services that drive economic growth and development.”
Amongst the structures to be constructed are a state-of-art animal reference and diagnostic hospital, modern automated poultry production system, artificial insemination centre, breeding and other large and small ruminant production facilities and equipment.
The KOGI L-PRES Project Coordinator wishes to extend his heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his unwavering support and commitment to the success of this project.
His visionary leadership and dedication to advancing agricultural development have been instrumental in making this achievement possible.
