Mukhtar appreciated the organisation describing the recognition as humbling and deeply emotional.
He emphasised that the post-award reception provided an opportunity to celebrate the recognition and engage informally with stakeholders on the ministry’s ongoing reforms and achievements.
Mukhtar described the award as a
‘jet propulsion engine,’
According to him, it will further energise the ministry to raise its performance bar, defy limitations and deliver tangible outcomes in 2026 and beyond.
He said the Federal Government would transform the livestock sector into a major contributor to GDP, rural employment, national food security and peace.
“Nigeria has the resources and capacity to achieve far greater productivity and competitiveness in livestock production,” he said.
He emphasised that the award belong to the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development as a whole, and dedicated it to all staff of the ministry.
According to him, the ministry’s staff are critical partners in delivering results in spite operational and funding challenges.
He appreciated the media, partners and stakeholders for their continued support and and reaffirmed the ministry’s determination to justify the confidence reposed in it through sustained performance and impactful reforms,” he said.
