Gov. Bala laments influx of Fulani cattle breeders into Bauchi

…… set to vaccinate 1.5million animals In 20 LGAs 

By: Ajiya Ayuba, Bauchi

The Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has reiterated it’s preparedness to vaccinate over 1.5 million animals in the 20 local government areas of the state.

The governor Bala, said this during the inauguration of the 2025 annual Livestock Vaccination Campaign, held in Itas Gadau local government area of Bauchi State.

He said that Bauchi is the most highest state in livestock population attributing the development to influx of Fulani cattle breeders from conflict-affected areas across the country.  

The initiative, which also includes the procurement of over ten thousand doses of rabies vaccines, is in response to recent cases of animal bites involving dogs and other animals in parts of the state.

The vaccination exercise aims to promote a healthy livestock population and encourage livestock farming as a means of boosting the state’s economy.  

In line with the Federal Government’s policy, the governor announced the creation of the State Ministry of Livestock Development to enhance livestock management and animals welfare.

During the inauguration, the governor, senator Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir also announced plans to construct one hundred dams along cattle routes to guarantee access to water and foster harmonious relationships between farmers and herders. 

In his part, Alhaji Kabiru Yusuf Tilde who is the Bauchi State chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, commended the governor for the initiative and urged livestock owners to take full advantage of the campaign by vaccinating their animals.  

Tilde calls for inclusion of animal feed distribution exercise and sustained livestock vaccination programmes as part of the state government’s agricultural development initiative.