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11/08/2026

Kogi L-PRES Commences Mass Artificial Insemination Programme to Boost Livestock Productivity in Kogi State

The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (Kogi L-PRES) has commenced the implementation of its Mass Artificial Insemination (AI) Programme across the livestock value chain clusters in Kogi State marking a major milestone in the efforts to improve livestock genetics, increase productivity, and enhance the livelihoods of cattle and goat farmers.

The implementation, which will run from August to November 2026, is taking place across the Livestock Value Chain Clusters in Kogi Central, Kogi West and Kogi East Senatorial Districts.

The eligible livestock farmers are expected to present a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) healthy female cows or goats for the artificial insemination program

The commencement of the exercise follows the successful five-day statewide awareness campaign organised by Kogi L-PRES from July 20 to July 24, 2026, during which livestock farmers and other stakeholders were sensitised on the objectives, requirements, benefits and implementation process of the programme.

Speaking on the commencement of the implementation, the Kogi L-PRES State Project Coordinator, Mr. Otaru Abdulkabir Onoruoyiza, described the programme as another significant step towards transforming livestock production in Kogi State through the adoption of modern breeding technologies.

According to him, the Artificial Insemination Programme is designed to provide livestock farmers with access to superior genetics and technical support services capable of improving meat and milk production, enhancing reproductive performance, increasing growth rates and strengthening disease resistance.

He explained that the programme aligns with the objectives of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project as well as the agricultural development agenda of the administration of His Excellency Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, which places priority on livestock development to create job opportunities, economic growth, increase farmers income, ensure food safety and security

"The first phase of the Mass Artificial Insemination programme would cover 1,500 cows and 500 goats using both conventional and sexed semen, while eligible livestock farmers profiled under the project would present between three (3) and five (5) healthy animals for the exercise" Mr Otaru said.

He further disclosed that Kogi L-PRES had engaged Geneedxx Nigerian Ltd as the Consultant to provide Artificial Insemination inputs and technical support services. The Kogi L-PRES Project is also constructing three (3) Livestock Improvement and Breeding Centres (LIBCs) having one (1) in each of the three senatorial districts to fully adopt the livestock innovation, ensure continuous breed improvement and the sustainability of the programme beyond the current intervention supports.

The State Project Coordinator urged livestock farmers across the state to take advantage of the opportunity by presenting healthy female cows and goats and cooperating fully with the Consulting Artificial Insemination Technical Team throughout the implementation period.

He also advised farmers to ensure that their animals are properly fed before and after insemination, noting that adequate nutrition is critical to achieving high conception rates and obtaining the best possible results from the programme.

Mr. Otaru reaffirmed the commitment of Kogi L-PRES to deploying innovative technologies that will improve livestock productivity, and position Kogi State as a leading livestock-producing state in Nigeria.

He expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his unwavering support and commitment to agricultural transformation and livestock development. He also commended the Federal Government, development partners and all stakeholders whose continued collaboration has contributed to the successful implementation of the L-PRES Project in the state.

For further enquiries, interested livestock farmers are advised to contact the Kogi ADP Livestock Extension Agents, Cluster Coordinators or visit the Kogi L-PRES Office in Lokoja.

11/08/2026

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The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (Kogi L-PRES) has commenced the implementation of its Mass Artificial Insemination (AI) Programme across the livestock value chain clusters in Kogi State marking a major milestone in the efforts to improve livestock genetics, incre...

06/08/2026

KOGI STATE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES)
ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

Attention all cattle and goat farmers across Kogi State!

The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project, L-PRES, is implementing its Artificial Insemination Programme across the state.

Farmers are encouraged to present a minimum of three and a maximum of five healthy female cows or goats for the exercise.

The implementation of the Artificial Insemination (AI) programme is scheduled to hold from August to November 2026 across the Livestock Value Chain Clusters in Kogi Central, Western and Eastern Senatorial Districts.

We encourage all livestock farmers to cooperate with the Consulting AI Technical team, to follow all instructions, and ensure your animals are well fed before and after insemination to achieve the best results.

For further information, please contact the Kogi ADP Livestock Extension Agents, Cluster Coordinators and the Kogi L-PRES Office, Lokoja.

05/08/2026

Kogi L-PRES Opens Bids for the Construction Works Phase 2 at Osara Livestock Service Centre (LSC) Osara, Kogi State.

Kogi L-PRES Opens Bids for the Construction Works Phase 2 at Osara Livestock Service Centre (LSC) Osara, Kogi State. By Our Reporter Lokoja, August 5, 2026 The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, has opened bids for the Construc­tion Works Phase 2 at the Live....

05/08/2026

Kogi L-PRES Opens Bids for the Construction Works Phase 2 at Osara Livestock Service Centre

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14/07/2026

Kogi L-PRES Hands Over Sites for the Construction of Model Slaughter House and Wet Market to Contractors in Idah

IDAH – The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project has officially handed over sites for the construction of a Model Slaughter House and Wet Market project to the contractor in Idah Local Government Area, with stakeholders emphasizing the need for quality ex*****on, optimum use and sustainability.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, the State Project Coordinator, Mr. Otaru Abdulkabir Onoruoyiza, said the project is being funded through the World Bank Assisted Kogi L-PRES Project and urged beneficiaries to ensure the facilities are properly used, maintained and sustained upon completion.

He noted that the project is aimed at improving livestock productivity, safe slaughtering operations and marketing of meat products towards increasing livestock farmers income, economic growth, food safety and security in Idah Local Government Area and its environ.

The coordinator further explained that the project intervention is in line with the "One Health" approach being promoted by the L-PRES Project, which recognizes the interconnection between human health, animal health, and the environment in achieving sustainable development, food safety and security.

According to him, the projects will contribute to safer livestock production systems, improved public health, and increased economic opportunities for residents of the area.

The State Project Coordinator thanked and appreciated His Excellency, Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State for creating the enabling environment for the implementation of L-PRES Project in Kogi State through the payment of the State Counterpart fund.

In his remarks, the Executive Chairman of Idah Local Government Area, Hon. Alhaji Halilu Alifa, commended the Kogi L-PRES Project for locating the projects in the council area, describing the intervention as timely and beneficial to the local economy.

He expressed appreciation to the Kogi State Government and the L-PRES Project Management Team for extending the developmental initiative to Idah and assured them of the council's commitment to ensuring the successful delivery of the projects.

"As a local government, we are committed to supporting the successful implementation of these projects. To complement the efforts of Kogi L-PRES, the council will inaugurate a monitoring committee that will oversee the progress of work and ensure that contractors deliver according to the approved design specifications and within the stipulated timeframe," the chairman stated.

He added that the committee would work closely with community leaders, stakeholders and project officials to ensure transparency, accountability, and quality delivery.

The Idah Butchers Association Chairman, Mr. Sani Momoh said that the construction of the Model Slaughter House and Wet market would provide a more conducive environment for livestock Agribusiness, meat processing, and marketing activities, while improving hygiene and safety standards within the livestock value chain.

Other projects being executed by the Kogi L-PRES Project in Idah LGA is the Livestock Improvement & Breeding Centre (LIBC)

08/07/2026

Kogi L-PRES Hands Over Anyigba Wet Market Project Site to Contractor.

ANYIGBA – The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project has officially handed over the site for the construction of a Model Slaughter House and Wet market in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area, as part of efforts to improve hygenic slaughtering operations and livestock marketing infrastructure and boost economic activities in the state.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, the State Project Coordinator, Mr Otaru Abdulkabir Onoruoyiza, said the project was aimed at improving one health, market facilities, promoting hygienic handling of livestock products, and enhancing business opportunities for Butchers/Meat marketers and other key actors within the livestock value chain.

He noted that the Livestock Infrastructure Interventions comprise the ongoing Model Slaughter House and the Wet Market funded through the World Bank-supported L-PRES Project and urged beneficiaries to take ownership of the project by ensuring its proper use, maintenance and sustainability upon completion.

According to the coordinator, the Model Slaughter House and Wet Market Sub-projects will contribute to improved one health, food safety, and increased economic opportunities for the beneficiaries of Anyigba and surrounding communities.

In his remarks, the Ogohi-Onu of Anyigba HRH, Alhaji Abu Shuaibu Okolo commended the Kogi State Governor, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and the Kogi L-PRES Project for locating the projects in the community, describing it as a significant intervention that would enhance livestock business and commercial activities in the area.

The traditional ruler emphasized the importance of improved one health practices, noting that healthy livestock product supply systems are essential for economic growth, health status of the citizens and the overall development of the livestock sector.

He also highlighted the strategic importance of Anyigba as one of the fastest-growing towns in Kogi State and a destination that attracts people from diverse ethnic backgrounds because of its commercial and educational significance.

“Anyigba is a rapidly growing town with people from different ethnic groups living and doing business here. This project is therefore timely and will serve not only our community but also neighbouring areas,” he said.

The monarch further assured the project implementation team that in collaboration with the Local government authorities sufficient land was available for the construction of the Model Slaughter House and wet market and any future expansion that may be required.

He expressed appreciation to the Kogi State Government and the L-PRES Project Management Team for citing the project in Anyigba and pledged the support of the traditional institution towards its successful ex*****on and sustainability.

The Chairman Butchers Association, Anyigba described the intervention as a significant step towards improving livestock business and sanitary conditions in Anyigba. He noted that the Model Slaughter House and the Wet market would provide a more organized and hygienic environment for the slaughtering, processing and marketing of livestock products, thereby enhancing public health and boosting commercial activities in the area.

The Anyigba Model Slaughter House and Wet Market is one of several infrastructure projects being implemented across Kogi State under the World Bank-supported L-PRES Project to enhance livestock productivity, food safety, market access, and strengthen the livestock value chain in Kogi State

05/07/2026

Kogi L-PRES hands over site for the Construction of Livestock Improvement & Breeding Centre (LIBC), Model Slaughter House and Wet Market in Okene

OKENE, Kogi State – The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project has handed over the site for the construction of a Livestock Improvement & Breeding Centre (LIBC), Model Slaughter House and Wet Market in Okene, a move aimed at improving livestock production, meat processing, and marketing activities in the area.

The State Project Coordinator of Kogi L-PRES, Mr Otaru Abdulkabir Onoruoyiza, performed the site handover and said the projects were part of ongoing efforts of the Kogi State Government under the leadership of His Excellency Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State to develop and strengthen the livestock value chain and enhance economic opportunities for livestock farmers and the key value chain actors in the state.

Speaking during the ceremony, Mr Otaru explained that the projects would provide modern facilities for livestock productivity through breed improvement, meat processing and marketing, improve environmental health and sanitary conditions, promote food safety and security, within the area.

In his response, the Executive Chairman of Okene Local Government Area, Hon. Ahmed Nuhu Enesi, expressed appreciation to the Kogi State Government for locating the projects in the council area and pledged to ensure adequate security and other logistics support for timely completion of the Sub-projects.

The Chairman of the Butchers Association in Okene, Comrade J Ahmed and the Cattle Value Chain Cluster Coordinator, Mall Bello Muhammed Babamba thanked and appreciated the Kogi L-PRES Project and His Excellency, Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State for meeting their over a decade desired need and promised on behalf of the members to ensure adequate use and sustainability of the Sub-projects.

02/07/2026

KOGI L-PRES Delivers on Promise as its Hands over Sites for Livestock Projects in KABBA/BUNU LGA.

KABBA, Kogi State — The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has formally handed over sites for the construction of a Model Slaughter house and Wet Market in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, fulfilling a commitment made to stakeholders to improve livestock production and commercial activities in the area.

The State Project Coordinator, who performed the handover in Kabba, said the projects were part of strategic interventions aimed at transforming the livestock sector and enhancing economic opportunities for farmers, traders and other value-chain actors.

Speaking at the Palace of the Obaro of Kabba before the handover, Hon. Otaru recalled the request made during an earlier stakeholders' engagement, the project had promised to facilitate critical livestock infrastructure for the area and is now here for the handover ceremony.

"We are here to hand over two (2) important projects- the Model Slaughter house and Wet Market. These projects are a fulfillment of the commitment we made to the people during our stakeholders' engagement. We promised to bring infrastructure that would support livestock development, and today those promises are becoming a reality," he said.

The coordinator noted that the projects would improve livestock production, strengthen market access, create employment opportunities and boost economic activities within the area.

According to him, the facilities will also contribute to the state's agricultural development agenda by providing modern infrastructure for livestock processing/value addition and marketing towards ensuring Food Safety and Security in Kogi State.

Receiving the project team, the HRM The Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, described the intervention as a significant milestone for Kabba and the wider Okun region.

The monarch said the projects would not only stimulate economic growth but also foster a stronger sense of inclusion among the people.

"The location of these projects in Kabba and other parts of Okunland is highly significant. Politically, it gives our people a sense of belonging. Economically, it will boost livestock-related activities, while socially it will contribute to the development of our communities," and ensure safe and hygenic meat products, the royal father said.

Oba Owoniyi commended the Kogi State Government and the L-PRES Project for extending the intervention to the area and pledged the support of the traditional institution toward the successful implementation and sustainability of the projects.

He assured that the host communities would cooperate fully with contractors and project officials to ensure smooth implementation.

The Council Chairman of Kabba/Bunu LGA, Hon.(Barr). Zacheaus Dare Micheal speaking through Mr. Sunday Ojo, Secretary of the LGA commended the state government for the strategic intervention and promised to finalize all documentation for the proposed sites.

The contractors handling the projects, on their part, assured stakeholders of their commitment to delivering quality infrastructure in line with approved specifications.

The livestock infrastructure projects are among several interventions being implemented by Kogi L-PRES across the three senatorial districts of the state to strengthen livestock production systems, improve market access, promote value-chain development and enhance resilience within the livestock sector towards achieving Food Safety and Security in the state.