Nigeria Livestock Ministry Underfunded
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated Feb 21, 2026
The inadequate funding of Nigeria's Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Livestock Development by the Federal Government of Nigeria, as criticized by the Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria), signals a potential slowdown in economic diversification efforts. This could lead to continued reliance on imports, impacting Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves and overall economic stability.
The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) has strongly criticized the Federal Government of Nigeria for its 'lip service' to the livestock sector, citing severe underfunding of the Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Livestock Development two years after its creation. Minister Mukhtar Idi Maiha revealed that only N20 billion of the N70 billion approved for 2024 has been released, and none of the N10 billion allocated for 2025 capital expenditure has been disbursed. This has led to Nigeria importing 65% of its consumed animals despite a potential N3.2 billion in red meat exports. Lawmakers, including Senator Shehu Buba, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, and Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, expressed frustration, calling the situation contradictory to President Bola Tinubu's economic diversification agenda and even suggesting sabotage. The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) plans to seek urgent intervention from President Bola Tinubu to ensure adequate funding for the Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, emphasizing its critical role in diversifying Nigeria's mono-product economy, similar to countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Belgium.
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