FG to empower 1,000 youths per state in different livestock values


FG to empower 1,000 youths per state in different livestock values


The Ministry of Livestock Development says it plans to empower 1,000 youths on different values of the sector in every state of the country.

  • The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, said this at the closing of a four-day Hack4Livestock Hackaton competition in Abuja.

The programme was organised by the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, in conjunction with the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and Ministry of Livestock Development.

  • Maiha, represented by Eustace Iyayi, his Special Assistant, said that the initiative was aimed at leveraging digital platforms to drive growth and development in the sector, with a focus on involving women and promoting diversity.

He said that digital skills would play a critical role in driving growth and development in the livestock sector.

Prof Idris Bugaje, Executive-Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (MBTE) said that each project reflected the transformative potential of technology to address real-world challenges in the livestock sector and beyond.

  • Bugaje, represented by Aliyu Imafidor, General Manager of the MBTE Centre of Excellence for TVET, said that Artificial Intelligence, as a driver of digital transformation, was rapidly reshaping sectors such as education, agriculture, healthcare and more.

He commended participants for exhibiting innovation, dedication and problem-solving mindset during the programme.

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