Promoting sustainable livestock production, veterinary excellence, food security and private-sector investment across Kwara State.
Supporting commercial poultry production, biosecurity and value chain development for sustainable food security.
Enhancing aquaculture, inland fisheries and modern fish farming through innovation and strategic partnerships.
Providing quality veterinary healthcare, disease surveillance, vaccination and emergency response across Kwara State.
Unlocking investment opportunities across ranching, poultry, fisheries, feed production and livestock processing.
The Ministry of Livestock Development is committed to transforming livestock production through innovation, veterinary excellence, sustainable farming practices and strategic partnerships.
Our goal is to improve food security, create employment opportunities, strengthen rural livelihoods and position Kwara State as a leading livestock investment destination in Nigeria.
Promote livestock production, improve animal health, strengthen food security, support private-sector investment and develop sustainable livestock value chains across Kwara State.
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Livestock Farmers Supported
Animals Vaccinated
Development Projects
Investment Partnerships
Through strategic collaboration with the World Bank, the Kwara State Ministry of Livestock Development is implementing transformative programmes that improve livestock productivity, strengthen value chains and stimulate rural economic growth.
SAPZ is a flagship World Bank-supported initiative designed to unlock the agricultural potential of Kwara State through integrated agro-industrial hubs, livestock value chain development, agribusiness investment and job creation.
LPRES strengthens livestock productivity, resilience and commercialization by supporting animal health, extension services, climate-smart livestock production and private-sector participation across Nigeria.
LGAs Covered
Flagship Projects
Government Commitment
Development Partner
Our specialised departments work together to drive livestock development, veterinary excellence, research, and sustainable agricultural growth across Kwara State.
Promoting sustainable cattle, sheep, goat, pig and poultry production throughout Kwara State.
Learn MoreDisease surveillance, vaccination programmes, diagnostics and animal health management.
Learn MoreSupporting fish farmers through extension services, training and aquaculture development.
Learn MorePolicy development, monitoring, evaluation, statistics and sector planning.
Learn MoreManaging financial resources, budgeting, expenditure control and accountability.
Learn MoreCoordinating human resources, administration, records management and general services.
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The Ministry has commenced a statewide livestock transformation initiative aimed at improving productivity, food security and investment opportunities.
Read MoreWorking together with government institutions, development partners, research organisations, financial institutions and the private sector to advance livestock development in Kwara State.
