By Isreal Adamu, Jos
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to transforming livestock production into a key revenue-generating sector.
Speaking during a strategic meeting with delegations from the World Bank and the Federal Government at the New Government House, Rayfield, Jos, the Governor emphasized the state’s readiness to implement the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES).
Governor Mutfwang highlighted the revitalization of the Jos Abattoir as a pivotal step toward making Plateau State a hub for beef exportation.
“We hope that everyone embraces the Livestock Productivity initiative because it benefits the entire country. In Botswana, livestock contributes 50% to their GDP, and Plateau has the potential to achieve significant results, especially with the abattoir as a focal point,” he remarked.
The World Bank delegation, led by Dr. Mandeville Sene Emmanuel, expressed commitment to accelerating ongoing projects in the state for sustainable development.
Governor Mutfwang also hosted Princess Zarah Mustapha Audu, Special Adviser, Technical to the Vice President on Foreign Direct Investment. The visit was part of efforts to evaluate Plateau’s economic environment and attract foreign investors.
During the engagement, the Governor outlined deliberate efforts to modernize agriculture, ensure food security, and leverage technology to boost critical sectors such as health, agriculture, and tourism.
He revealed plans to embrace irrigation farming to strengthen food security and enhance agricultural productivity.
Princess Audu commended the state’s investor-friendly initiatives, describing the visit as a follow-up to engagements in Sweden and Morocco aimed at channeling foreign investments into Plateau State.
“We are here to assess the state’s preparedness to host investors across diverse sectors for the overall development of Plateau,” she noted.
The meetings underscored Plateau’s strategic readiness to harness its agricultural potential and foster economic growth through targeted investments and international collaborations.
