On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu announced the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

However, President Tinubu did not disclose the name of the minister appointed to lead the new ministry. It is anticipated that he will forward the nominee’s name to the Senate for screening and confirmation if it is a new appointment.

Attendees at the inauguration included Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, and other cabinet members.

It is worth recalling that on September 15, 2023, President Tinubu approved the creation of the Presidential Committee tasked with reforming the livestock industry and finding long-term solutions to the recurrent clashes between herders and farmers in the country.