The Adamawa state government has received commendation from the World Bank for its improvements in livestock and other areas. Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta assured development partners of the government’s continuous support and provision of an enabling environment for meaningful achievements in the state.
The commendation came during a courtesy visit by representatives of the World Bank, national and state officials of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES) to the Deputy Governor’s office. The visit aimed to assess the project’s performance, challenges, and way forward.
Professor Kaletapwa Farauta commended L-PRES for its inventions, particularly in Adamawa state, and stressed the importance of livestock to the economy and nation.
The World Bank representative, Manievel Sene, National Project Coordinator L-PRES Sanusi Abubakar, and State Commissioner for Livestock Tijani Maksha praised the recent developments in the livestock industry, acknowledging the state’s progress towards success.
The team appreciated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s commitment and support for the project and the state government’s strides in various development fields, including agriculture, healthcare, education, infrastructure, urban renewal, and security.
The L-PRES project aims to enhance livestock productivity, resilience, and commercialization, strengthening the country’s capacity to respond to crises and fortifying smallholder marketing systems.
