The Enugu State Government has taken a significant step towards reviving and expanding its livestock production sector by recruiting over 160 veterinary and paraveterinary doctors, laboratory scientists, and other professionals. This move is part of Governor Peter Mbah's vision to revamp the agricultural sector, particularly livestock production, and strengthen the human resources needed to drive the sector. The recruitment process was thorough, with the government being intentional in selecting the best candidates to handle the livestock sector.
The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Patrick Nwabueze, disclosed this information during a familiarisation meeting with the newly employed workers at the Ministry of Agriculture. He stated that the state has 17 veterinary clinics across the local governments, and the government aims to revive all of them. The commissioner emphasized that the livestock sector had suffered from a shortage of professionals capable of providing the required veterinary and technical services across the state.
Dr. Nwabueze expressed confidence that the new workforce would help position Enugu to compete in livestock production. He also mentioned that the government would introduce technology and innovation to improve productivity in the sector. The commissioner urged the new employees to be committed to their responsibilities and work towards achieving the government's goals.
The state Project Coordinator of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), Dr. Ifeyinwa Nnajieze, also spoke during the meeting. She stated that three of the newly engaged workers would be posted to each of the 17 local government areas to provide livestock-related services. Dr. Nnajieze expressed optimism that the governor's efforts would move the state's livestock sector from mere subsistence to a commercialised sector.
Dr. Nnajieze urged the new employees to take their responsibilities seriously, warning that the government would not tolerate indiscipline or unseriousness in the discharge of their duties. She emphasized that the government was committed to supporting the new employees in their roles and ensuring that they have the necessary resources to succeed.
The recruitment of the 160 veterinary and paraveterinary workers is a significant milestone in the Enugu State Government's efforts to revive and expand its livestock production sector. The government has demonstrated its commitment to strengthening the human resources needed to drive the sector, and it is expected that this move will have a positive impact on the state's economy.
The Enugu State Government's efforts to revive and expand its livestock production sector are expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy and food security. The recruitment of the 160 veterinary and paraveterinary workers is a step in the right direction, and it is hoped that this move will lead to increased productivity and competitiveness in the sector.
Key points
- The Enugu State Government has recruited 160 veterinary and paraveterinary workers to revive and expand its livestock production sector.
- The recruitment is part of Governor Peter Mbah's vision to revamp the agricultural sector, particularly livestock production.
- The new workforce will be posted to the 17 local government areas to provide livestock-related services and help position Enugu to compete in livestock production.
