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From Mohammed Dala Lawan
Kullen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has expressed dissatisfaction with how the L-PRES project is being managed in most of the Northern States, collaborating with the World Bank.
This is made available in a statement signed and released by the National President of the association, Hon Khalil Mohd Bello, in Damaturu.
The National President explained that the project is largely hijacked by implementers who prioritize their own families over pastoralist women who have long been part of the dairy industry.
It pointed out that KACRAN remains committed to ending these sharp practices and urges L-PRES management to engage stakeholders in beneficiary selection.
The association further called on Northern State Governors to emulate the Gombe and Nassarawa States’ approach and ensure pastoralist women are the true beneficiaries.
According to the statement, “L-PRES, is a six-year project aimed at improving livestock productivity, resilience, and commercialization of value chains, also strengthening the country’s response to crises.
Livestock plays a vital role in Nigeria’s economy and poverty alleviation, employing 30% of the rural population.
L-PRES focuses on selected value chains, including the beef cattle value chain, to drive local development and support indigenous industries.
It emphasizes the sheep and goat value chain, committing to fortifying smallholder marketing systems.
Added that the aims and objectives of L-PRES are being undermined by self-centred implementers, as observed in many participating states”.
