While there are agitations for collapsed of some of the government ministries and agencies for overlapping responsibilities, President Bola Tinubu has created a new ministry.
The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Tuesday announced the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, while inaugurating the Renewed Hope livestock Reform Implementation Committee.
No minister has been announced yet for the new ministry.
Present at the Inauguration were the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila amongst cabinet members.
Recall that President Tinubu on 15th September, 2023, approved the establishment of the Presidential Committee dedicated to the reform of the livestock industry and the provision of long-term solutions to recurring clashes between herders and farmers in the country.
The setting up of the committee was sequel to the submission of a report from the National Conference on Livestock Reforms and Mitigation of Associated Conflicts in Nigeria.