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The intervention was carried out on Saturday, August 8, 2026, by the Department of Ranch and Pastoral Resources Development of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD).
Representing the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, the Director, Ranch and Pastoral Resources Development, Dr. Hakeem Ibilade, said the intervention was designed in response to feedback from livestock farmers in the state.
Ibilade described the initiative as one of the ministry’s milestones in addressing the needs of livestock farmers, stressing that the government was committed to a responsive and farmer-centred approach to developing the livestock sector, the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, Henrietta Okokon, said in a statement.
He urged beneficiaries to make proper and continuous use of the inputs to improve livestock productivity and contribute to the development of their communities and the state.
The director also encouraged farmers to organise themselves into cooperatives and associations, noting that such structures would enhance coordination and facilitate access to future government interventions and support programmes.
Also speaking, the Zonal Coordinator of the ministry, Dr. Uyobong Uko, said the items distributed included groundnut cake and salt licks aimed at improving animal nutrition and increasing livestock productivity.
Uko said the intervention reflected the minister’s commitment to improving the welfare and productivity of livestock farmers across the country.
He added that similar interventions were being implemented in other parts of the country to ensure that livestock farmers benefit from government support regardless of their location.
The State Coordinator, Dr. Bamigboye Segun, said the programme was aimed at supporting sustainable food production and ensuring the availability of nutritious livestock products in Bayelsa.
He said increased livestock productivity would enhance the availability of meat, eggs and milk, while creating employment and strengthening the livestock value chain.
Segun also stressed the need for farmers to pay greater attention to the nutritional value of livestock products, saying increased investment in the sector could contribute to food security, job creation and economic development.
He added that higher productivity could open opportunities for export-oriented livestock products, including hides and skins.
The beneficiaries commended the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development for the intervention and appealed for additional support in the form of production inputs, equipment and machinery to enable them expand their operations.
The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to working with livestock farmers and other stakeholders to improve productivity, enhance food security, create jobs and promote sustainable development of Nigeria’s livestock sector.