Nigeria, UNIDO plan livestock tracking system for exports

The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated discussions with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to collaborate on a livestock tracking system aimed at enhancing exports of meat, honey, and other livestock products. This partnership will focus on various aspects such as animal identification and traceability, laboratory capacity, certification, and compliance with international trade requirements.

Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Chinyere Akujobi, emphasized the critical role of animal identification and traceability in boosting the livestock sector and ensuring that no trading partner accepts Nigerian meat without a system capable of tracing livestock and products through the value chain.

Akujobi also stressed the importance of quality and safety measures for both international and domestic markets. UNIDO's Regional Programme Manager, Adalberto Vieira, highlighted that the organization could assist Nigeria in deploying digital technologies for livestock identification and traceability, linking animal identification to databases to strengthen animal health, build consumer confidence, and facilitate access to international markets.

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