Kogi Launches Mass Livestock Vaccination to Protect Farmers, Food Supply
Chukwu Obinna 
KOGI, Nigeria – Authorities in Kogi State begin a statewide livestock vaccination campaign to curb deadly animal diseases threatening farmers’ livelihoods and food security.
The exercise, running from 18 February to 13 March, targets contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, foot and mouth disease, and Newcastle disease, officials said on Wednesday.
Commissioner for Livestock Development Olufemi Bolarin tells stakeholders in Lokoja that the programme depends on community cooperation. “This vaccination safeguards animal health strengthens productivity and supports food security,” he says.
Veterinary Director Shaibu Egwu confirms the deployment of 200,000 CBPP doses, 3,000 foot and mouth disease vaccines for cattle, and 30,000 Newcastle disease vaccines for poultry across clustered locations.
Project Coordinator Abdulkabir Otaru says the campaign aligns with a national push to reduce livestock disease burdens and boost commercialisation. “Addressing animal health directly improves farmers’ incomes and resilience,” he says.
Officials acknowledge security and terrain challenges but say collaboration with security agencies and traditional leaders will protect field teams.
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