The Nigeria Professionals in Diaspora (NPID) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider his decision to create the Ministry of Livestock, citing concerns about the potential waste of resources and the need to optimise existing structures.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, NPID President, Dr Johnson David, expressed concerns that creating a new ministry was unnecessary, adding that it would increase the overall cost of governance.
“We believe the existing structures within the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development could be strengthened and optimised to address the needs of the livestock industry, without the added cost and bureaucracy of a new ministry,” Dr David said.
Mr Ikechukwu Obinna, a senior NPID member, added that the resources required to establish and maintain a standalone Ministry of Livestock could be better utilised to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the existing agricultural frameworks.
He said, “Our analysis suggests that the resources required to establish and maintain a standalone Ministry of Livestock could be better utilised to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the existing agricultural frameworks
“This would allow for a more streamlined and cost-effective approach to supporting the livestock sector’s development.”
The NPID urged President Tinubu to carefully consider the long-term implications of creating a new ministry and to instead focus on optimizing the existing institutional structures to address the challenges faced by livestock farmers and stakeholders.
The organization pledged its continued support and cooperation in realizing the President’s vision for a prosperous and sustainable Nigeria.
The NPID highlighted President Tinubu’s swift and decisive actions to address the country’s most pressing challenges, particularly in the areas of economic reform, infrastructure development, and the fight against corruption.
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