Lokoja, Jan. 30, 2026 (NAN) The Kogi Government has advanced the construction of a model veterinary hospital, a flagship project under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project.
The facility, to be built at the Cattle Value Cluster Osara, Adavi Local Government Area, aims to strengthen animal health systems, improve livestock productivity, and enhance food safety and security.
The Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr Olufemi Bolarin, handed over the site to the contractor on in Osara, Adavi Local Government Area.
Bolarin described the project as a strategic investment in improved animal health service delivery, disease prevention, and control to improve livestock productivity in the state.
He noted that the project would revolutionize the state’s livestock sector by providing modern veterinary services, enhancing disease surveillance, and promoting the One Health approach.
He thanked the Federal Government, the World Bank, and the National L-PRES Office for their support, saying the project aligns with the state’s developmental agenda and livestock transformation roadmap.
Bolarin praised Gov. Ahmed Ododo, for his visionary leadership to transform the livestock sector into a modern, productive and resilient contributor to the food security, public health and economic development.
“The facility is expected to boost livestock productivity, create jobs, and serve as a centre of excellence for veterinary services in the region.
“I assure the National L-PRES Office and partners that the Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development is committed to providing support and the required oversight functions for this project,” he said.
The commissioner urged contractors to comply with approved designs, timelines, and quality specifications.
The Project Coordinator, Mr Abdulkabir Otaru, said the hospital would address challenges faced by livestock farmers, including limited access to quality veterinary services and inadequate disease surveillance.
Otaru emphasised that the facility will provide modern veterinary clinical services, disease diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, and support improved animal disease surveillance and response capacity.
He commended the governor for creating an enabling environment for the project, with prompt payment of the State counterpart funding for the implementation of L-PRES Project in Kogi
“This project addresses key L-PRES indicators, including access to quality veterinary services, disease control, and climate resilience.
The SPC thanked the Vice Chancellor and the Management of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) and the entire Osara community for providing the land for the construction of the Model Veterinary Hospital in Osara.
“To the contractors, we expect strict compliance with the designs, specifications, timelines, quality and standard works as contained in the contract agreement.
“Let’s work together to deliver a Model Veterinary Service Facility that’ll transform the livestock sector,” the SPC said.
The VC of CUSTECH, Prof. Abdulrahman Salawu, described the project as a significant milestone in enhancing veterinary services in the state.
Represented by Mrs Glory Yakubu, the Registrar, the VC noted that the synergy between CUSTECH and Kogi L-PRES began in 2025, describing project as a giant stride forward.
Also speaking, the Ohi-Ekura Osara, Isa Salawu, hailed the project as a game-changer, saying it would attract investors, boost quality veterinary services, and stimulate economic growth.
The royal father pledged the community’s support and maximum cooperation.
Mr Abdullahi Zubair of 7374 Global Ventures, assured quality work and timely completion.
The Project Consultant engaged Issa Sikiru of RAHIS Global Concepts Ltd promised adequate monitoring and supervision to deliver. (NAN)
