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Experts Urge Kano Government To Harness Livestock Potential For Economic Renaissance

Calls are growing louder for the Kano State Government to prioritize livestock and agro-industrial development as a pathway to economic transformation.

In a recent intervention, development advocate, Dr Tijjani Ahmad Ahmadurged Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to spearhead a livestock-driven industrial renaissance that could position Kano as a leading hub for agro-processing and exports in Africa.

“Imagine a Kano that processes its livestock into export-grade dairy, leather, and meat products, or one where crop surpluses are transformed into packaged goods for African and Middle Eastern markets,” Ahmad said. “With strategic investments in agro-processing, energy, and logistics, coupled with improved governance, Kano could reduce its over-reliance on raw agriculture and unlock an industrial renaissance.”

He added that Nigeria’s economic resilience cannot depend on Lagos alone; the country needs multiple regional engines of growth, with Kano well-placed to lead.

Backing the call, Dr. Aliyu Isa Aliyu, Kano State Statistician-General, cited fresh evidence from the National Agricultural Sample Census 2024 showing Kano has the highest number of farming households in Nigeria—over 2.36 million. Of these, 89.7% engage in crop production while 72.7% are involved in livestock.

“Kano also ranks among the leading states in livestock numbers, with over 4 million cattle (second only to Bauchi) and the highest goat population, exceeding 10 million,” Dr. Aliyu said. He noted that, based on the validated Kano State GDP (2019–2023), only five sectors contribute over ₦1 trillion each to the state economy: livestock, crop production, trade, real estate, and telecommunications. “The key metrics are already in place; what is needed is sustained investment and planning.”

Stakeholders say these insights place a clear responsibility on the Ministry of Livestock Development to launch targeted interventions—ranging from animal health services and feed/fodder systems to cold-chain logistics, leather/dairy processing, and market access reforms—to unlock value, create jobs, and boost exports.

Analysts further urge Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his Northern counterparts with similar endowments to coordinate region-wide livestock value-chain development, arguing it could strengthen Nigeria’s food security, diversify exports, and catalyze a broader industrial rebound.

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