Diaspora Group Asks Tinubu To Reverse Creation Of Livestock Ministry

…Urge Him To Optimize Existing Structures

The Nigeria Professionals in Diaspora (NPID) have condemned the creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development, saying that the action was a misplaced priority, considering the economic situation in the country.

The group urged President Bola Tinubu to reverse the policy and rather use available public funds to optimize existing structures.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, NPID President Dr Johnson David who commended the President for his achievements since assuming office, urged him to keep the track record.

David expressed concerns that creating a new ministry would be an unnecessary addition to the government’s structure and would increase the overall cost of governance.

He said, “We believe the existing structures within the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development could be strengthened and optimized to address the needs of the livestock industry, without the added cost and bureaucracy of a new ministry,”.

Also, Ikechukwu Obinna, a senior NPID member, noted the resources that would be committed to establishing a new ministry, could have been channelled to enhancing 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 utilized 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”, Obinna said.

In his remarks, Dr Suleiman Abubakar, the Secretary of NPID, said the president had taken some steps in repositioning infrastructure in the country and must maintain the tempo.

He equally noted the accelerated construction of roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure projects across the country.

“President Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure development has been truly remarkable,” Abubakar noted.