President Bola Tinubu has appointed Attahiru Jega, the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Adviser and Coordinator for the Presidential Livestock Reforms Initiative. The announcement was made on Friday evening in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the presidential adviser on information and strategy.
This appointment marks a renewed push by the administration to address Nigeria’s long-standing challenges in the livestock sector. Prior to his new role, Jega served as the co-chairman of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee.
In 2023, President Tinubu underscored his commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector into a thriving commercial industry, highlighting the significant potential the sector holds if properly developed. The president also approved the formation of a committee to address conflicts between herders and farmers and to strengthen the livestock and dairy industries, following a report from the National Conference on Livestock Reforms and Mitigation of Associated Conflicts in Nigeria.