KWSG Trains 200 Livestock Farmers on Bull Fattening Techniques
No fewer than 200 livestock farmers have been trained by the Kwara State Government on commercial fodder production and bull fattening techniques, the State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Mrs Oloruntoyosi Thomas, has disclosed.
Speaking at the recently concluded Quarterly Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing in Ilorin, the Commissioner told newsmen that the government is working round the clock to link dairy farmers to milk collection centres to boost market access.
Mrs Thomas, who rolled out the Ministry's achievements within the quarter under review, explained that the present administration is working assiduously to prevent farmer-herder clashes through the ongoing geospatial mapping of transhumance routes in collaboration with the Centre for Dryland Agriculture at Bayero University.
She also spoke on strategic engagements under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project in the State. According to her, several capacity-building activities were carried out on needs assessments, sensitisation, and the development of gender-friendly infrastructure plans, among others.
The Commissioner further explained that the Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, actively participated in the March 2025 Cadre Harmonisé Analysis to guide early warning systems and enhance food and nutrition security across the State.
While appreciating development partners including the World Bank, IFAD, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), FAO, and African Development Bank (AfDB) for their continued support, the Commissioner assured that the government remains committed to building a resilient livestock economy that contributes meaningfully to the State’s GDP.
She therefore called on private sector players, agripreneurs, and cooperative groups to key into the Ministry’s vision and partner in scaling these impactful interventions.
“The future of livestock in Kwara is bright. With the right partnerships and continued investment, we are confident of building a resilient livestock economy that contributes meaningfully to the State’s GDP and ensures no one is left behind,” she affirmed.
Press Secretary,
Kwara State Ministry of Livestock Development.
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