Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Nigeria Aims to Double Livestock Sector GDP by 2035

2/23/2025

37 4

Summary

Story summary

The Nigerian government is on a mission to revolutionize its livestock sector, aiming to boost its GDP contribution from $32 billion to an ambitious $74 billion by 2035. With a significant $2.5 billion investment from Brazil's JBS, over 50,000 jobs will be created, alongside enhancements in grazing reserves and livestock genetics to elevate productivity.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Nigerian government is on a mission to revolutionize its livestock sector, aiming to boost its GDP contribution from $32 billion to an ambitious $74 billion by 2035. With a significant $2.5 billion investment from Brazil's JBS, over 50,000 jobs will be created, alongside enhancements in grazing reserves and livestock genetics to elevate productivity.