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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday chaired the 156th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, focusing on the transformation of Nigeria’s livestock sector.
The hybrid session, which began at 4:17 pm local time, is the second NEC gathering since President Bola Tinubu directed the conversion of grazing reserves into ranches during the Federal Executive Council meeting on December 10, 2025.
The President called on NEC to collaborate with the Ministry of Livestock Development to create a roadmap that prevents conflicts and promotes economic viability. “The opportunity is there. Let’s utilise it,” he said.
At the 155th NEC meeting on December 18, 2025, a committee on livestock development was established to fast-track nationwide ranching and livestock production reforms. The committee, chaired by Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, includes representatives from each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones—Bauchi (North-East), Niger (North-Central), Ondo (South-West), Imo (South-East), Cross River (South-South), and Kebbi (North-West).
Other members comprise the Ministers of Livestock Development, Agriculture and Food Security, Budget and Economic Planning, and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Agribusiness. The panel’s mandate is to review proposals from the Presidential Livestock Reform Committee and the Ministry of Livestock Development and to identify states willing to participate in the programme.
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Officials noted that the initiative aims to modernize livestock farming, reduce clashes between herders and farmers, and boost economic productivity across the country. The NEC session also discussed strategies to ensure that the ranching reforms are implemented effectively at both state and federal levels.
As Nigeria grapples with the challenges of livestock management and agricultural development, the government’s focus on ranching is seen as a key step toward sustainable livestock production, conflict prevention, and economic growth.
