Edo Commissioner Lauds Okpebholo Over Livestock Development, Set to Revitalize Igarra, Iguoriakhi, Sobe Ranches

 

Prof. Omorodion

Hendrix Oliomogbe 

Determined to tackle the rising cases of farmers herders clashes associated with open grazing, the Edo State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Prof. Ikponmwosa Omorodion has announced plans to reactivate the state owned ranches at Igarra, Iguoriakhi and Sobe.

Prof. Omorodion while evaluating the sectoral allocation of the 2026 budget and estimate presented by the Governor Monday Okpebholo to the State House of Assembly said that additional ones are to be created in 2026 as a major step to put an end to farmers herders clashes  

The commissioner said that the revitalisation of the livestock sector of agricultural production has placed the state as an investors destination in livestock development by leveraging on the abundant natural resources and large expanse of land which the state is endowed with.

According to him, the governor has demonstrated his passion to transform the livestock sector as a vital instrument of ending malnutrition amongst  children as a result of high cost of beef, a major source of protein for children.

Prof. Omorodion noted that the mandate of his ministry is to ensure that the livestock development is done in consonance with global best practices, while the friction between farmers and herders is totally eliminated.

He said: "I would like to commend Governor Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Mr. Dennis Idahosa for giving concrete and fundamental expression towards the creation of the ministry which is the first of its kind since the creation of Edo State 35 years ago."

Prof. Omorodion charged staff of the ministry to redouble their efforts to be innovative and  adopt a strategic approach to fastrack the governor pillar in agriculture transformation, and food sufficiency as the ministry is very critical to sustainable livestock production in the state.

The commissioner for Livestock Development used the opportunity to appreciate the governor for providing him the platform to serve the state and assured the people of Ovia South West Local Government Area of being a good ambassador and justify the confidence reposed on him.