Fifteen veterinary experts from the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development have completed an advanced training program focused on modern breeding techniques, aiming to modernize Nigeria’s livestock sector.
Advanced Breeding Techniques Training Concludes in Abuja
The four-day workshop, held at the National Agriculture Investment Center in Abuja, centered on Artificial Insemination (AI) and Embryo Transfer (ET). The program was facilitated by the Embassy of Indonesia in Abuja under a South-South cooperation framework between Nigeria and the Republic of Indonesia.
The training combined classroom instruction with practical application, including hands-on sessions at the Karu abattoir. Participants practiced modern protocols for semen handling, AI, and ET techniques to improve herd genetics and productivity.
“This capacity-building initiative is critical for transferring technology and building local expertise,” said a trainer from Indonesia’s Research Center for Artificial Insemination (BBIB Singosari). “The participants’ commitment is a positive sign for Nigeria’s agricultural future.”
The collaboration builds on successes in Sokoto and Kebbi states, where dozens of high-quality calves have been born using frozen semen and techniques provided by Indonesian partners. “The evidence is on the ground in our northern states,” noted a participating veterinarian. “This training empowers us to replicate and scale these results nationally, improving food security and farmers’ incomes.”
Organizers emphasized the need for sustained investment in infrastructure, such as cold chain systems for semen storage, and supportive policies to integrate these technologies into Nigeria’s agricultural landscape. The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to the partnership, viewing it as a model for mutual growth and development within the Global South.
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