Honourable Muyiwa Ojekunle, the Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, who spoke at the retreat enjoined livestock professionals to work together as it would engender growth for the sector in the state and in Nigeria. The chairman, Oyo State NAAHHT chapter, Mr Kazeem Akingboye, who was also the chairman of the event said the retreat would create a positive impact in Oyo State. Right now, Oyo State has just 10 animal technologists which is not supposed to be. Oyo State is the headquarters of poultry production in Nigeria but the state is not tapping into these opportunities. “We have sent several proposals and explained how the abbatoir in Oyo States can be utilised if more people are employed.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 29, 2020 10:07 UTC