The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has commended efforts of the state chapter of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) in promoting a cleaner, hygienic and safer environment for improved livestock production.
Obaseki gave the commendation at the NVMA 2024 Veterinary Week/Livestock Farmers Forum in Benin City, with the theme: “Livestock Health for Agricultural Renaissance in Edo State.”
Represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Stephen Idehenre, Obaseki said the state government is particularly proud to identify with the veterinarians for raising the bar in ensuring improved livestock production.
He added that the state government is honoured to have collaborated with NVMA in hosting the highly successful Edo National Congress, which attracted the largest poultry processing plant in the country – the Heifer-Amoo Farm Poultry Processing Plant, a 10,000 birds-per-day modular plant.
Commending the leadership of the NVMA in the state, the Governor attributed the achievement recorded in the livestock value chain to the thriving veterinary environment fostered with the NVMA, urging them for its sustainability to ensure a thriving livestock sector.
On his part, the Chairman of the NVMA, Asemota Daniel, said that the yearly event is to promote the Veterinary profession and to deepen social interaction of veterinarians with society.
He said this year’s event will afford the association to launch the building of its secretariat, while expressing appreciation to Governor Obaseki who donated the land.
Asemota further noted that the body has been aligning with the MEGA agenda of Governor Obaseki in the area of improved livestock production.
“The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Edo State Chapter has since the inception of the administration of governor Obaseki aligned with the MEGA agenda of His excellency in the area of improved livestock production.
“We will continue to support the good legacy of His Excellency’s Making Edo Great Again (MEGA) agenda in livestock production and food security by ensuring the effective mentoring of farmers and provision of current improved knowledge and requisite skill for successful production to our farmers as they are the pedestal upon which every successful society is built.”
