Nigeria steps up efforts to eliminate livestock disease
The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to eradicating Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a viral disease affecting sheep and goats. Chinyere Akujobi, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, emphasized the importance of tackling PPR for national development and rural livelihoods. Samuel Anzaku and Idi Maiha also highlighted the progress made and the need for updated strategies. The initiative aligns with global and regional campaigns to eliminate the disease.
TLDR
- The Federal Government aims to eradicate PPR, a highly contagious livestock disease, with updated national strategies.
- Chinyere Akujobi stated that controlling PPR is crucial for poverty reduction, improved trade, and rural development.
- The ministry convened a two-day stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja to review and update Nigeria’s National Strategic Plan for 2026-2030.
- In January, a 33-member National Technical Working Group was inaugurated to coordinate national response efforts.
- Abuja hosted a West African surveillance workshop in December 2025 to enhance regional coordination and surveillance against PPR.
