Kogi State Receives Vaccines for Mass Immunization Against Transboundary Animal Diseases
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, through the National Coordination Office of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), has procured and distributed vaccines to states across the country as part of a nationwide mass vaccination campaign against major Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs).
This strategic intervention is aimed at strengthening animal health services, improving livestock productivity, and enhancing national food security.
Under this initiative, Kogi State has been allocated the following vaccines:
Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) Vaccine: 200,000 doses
Newcastle Disease Vaccine (NDV): 3,000 doses
The vaccines will be deployed across the state for large-scale immunization, particularly in high-risk areas, livestock markets, grazing reserves, and border communities.
Speaking at the official donation and receipt ceremony, the Honourable Commissioner for Livestock Development, Kogi State, Dr. Olufemi Bolarin, described the intervention as timely, strategic, and highly commendable.
He noted that transboundary animal diseases such as CBPP, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), and Avian Influenza pose serious threats to livestock productivity, food security, public health, rural livelihoods, and economic stability.
On behalf of the Government and people of Kogi State, Dr. Bolarin expressed profound appreciation to the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development for its visionary leadership and commitment to strengthening animal health systems across the nation. He also acknowledged the National L-PRES Office for its technical and logistical support in promoting sustainable livestock development.
According to the Commissioner, the donation reflects the Federal Government’s resolve to strengthen disease prevention, early detection, and rapid response mechanisms, in line with national and international best practices, while supporting the One Health approach, which recognizes the link between animal health, human health, and the environment.
He emphasized that Kogi State, as a major livestock transit and production corridor, plays a critical role in national disease control efforts. “This is not just a consignment of vaccines; it is a vital investment in livestock health, pastoral stability, and national food security,” he said.
Dr. Bolarin assured that the Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development, through the Department of Veterinary Services, will ensure the transparent, judicious, and effective utilization of the vaccines. Robust vaccination campaigns, proper cold-chain management, accurate record-keeping, and continuous monitoring and evaluation will guide the implementation process.
He further reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to collaboration with traditional institutions, livestock associations, veterinary professionals, and other key stakeholders to guarantee the success and sustainability of the programme.
Dr. Bolarin concluded by reiterating his gratitude to the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and the National L-PRES Office, expressing optimism for a stronger partnership toward building a resilient, productive, and disease-free livestock sector in Kogi State and Nigeria at large.
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