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The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, has said that the Nigerian livestock industry forms 18 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the agricultural sector and worth over N33 trillion.
The Minister said this subsector should not be neglected instead, it should be given proper attention.
Nanono said this, on Thursday, in Abuja while inaugurating the 5th Council of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS).
He regretted that the continued crisis between herdsmen and farmers in the country does not go well with the development of the livestock industry.
Noting that cattle form the most important part of livestock development of any country because of its size, value and mobility, Nanono said the country needs to quickly transit from conflict era to becoming a net exporter of premium beef.