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The Federal Government has announced a strategic partnership with Brazilian livestock company JBJ Brazil to establish a massive 100,000-hectare cattle ranch in Niger State. The initiative aims to accommodate 100,000 bulls and significantly enhance livestock production in Nigeria.
Minister of Livestock Development, Malam Idi Mukhtar, disclosed the plan during his visit to Governor Umaru Bago in Minna on Monday, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The project is part of a $2.5 billion livestock investment agreement with JBJ Brazil and is designed to leverage Niger State’s abundant water resources and favorable climate.
Moreso, the Niger State Government has allocated 1.2 million hectares of land to support the broader livestock initiative, with 100,000 hectares designated specifically for the ranch.
Governor Bago, represented by his deputy, Yakubu Garba, reaffirmed the state’s commitment to supporting the initiative, emphasizing its economic potential and job creation prospects.
Additionally, Sammy Adigun, Chairman of Niger Foods, confirmed that JBJ Brazil and JBS would play key roles in the project, which includes animal production and processing. The Federal Government will facilitate the necessary infrastructure and regulatory support to modernize Nigeria’s livestock sector.
This partnership aligns with JBS’s broader $2.5 billion investment strategy in Nigeria, which includes the construction of six meat-processing factories over five years, further solidifying Nigeria’s position as a key player in Africa’s livestock industry.
