FG Livestock Reforms to Spur GDP Growth – ACCI

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has projected that the Federal Government’s sweeping livestock reforms could push the sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 5% by 2030, translating into as much as ₦25 trillion in annual value, while creating thousands of jobs and opening lucrative export channels.

According to ACCI Director-General, Agabaidu Jideani, the reforms — anchored in President Bola Tinubu’s agricultural transformation agenda — are already laying the groundwork for a more productive, climate-resilient, and globally competitive livestock industry.

Speaking ahead of the Annual National Livestock Development Summit, Trade Fair, and Exhibition, slated for December 1–6, 2025 at the Adetokunbo Kayode SAN Trade and Convention Centre in Abuja, Jideani revealed that early modelling suggests the sector could:

Increase smallholder farmer incomes by up to 40% through digital market access and fair pricing.

Create 20,000 jobs in the first five years, with ripple effects across logistics, processing, and feed production.

Reduce post-harvest losses from 40% to below 10% via cold chain expansion and abattoir upgrades.

Boost export revenue by tapping into the over $1 trillion halal products market in the Middle East and Europe.


“The synergy between President Tinubu’s livestock reforms and the ACCI summit promises exponential gains for Nigeria and its people,” Jideani said. “We are setting the stage for a globally competitive livestock economy that will deliver growth, jobs, and nutrition security.”

The livestock reform blueprint is designed to address Nigeria’s long-standing challenges in the sector, including:

Conflict Reduction — Through alternative dispute resolution frameworks, herder–farmer clashes could drop by 25% within two years.


Nutrition Security — The programme supports the President’s school feeding directive to provide every child with an egg and a cup of milk daily, tackling malnutrition and stunted growth.


Environmental Sustainability — Promotion of regenerative grazing, carbon sequestration, and water conservation as climate adaptation measures.


Health & Biosecurity — Vaccine development to cut livestock disease losses by 50%, backed by precision farming technologies to raise yields.




Global demand for ethically sourced and halal-certified meat is surging, with Middle Eastern imports of beef, mutton, and dairy projected to grow by 6% annually through 2030. With improved infrastructure, Nigeria could secure a significant slice of this market.

The December summit will serve as a deal-making hub, featuring:

Policy dialogues between government, private investors, and development agencies.

An Innovation Challenge with grants of up to ₦50 million for agritech solutions.

Over 200 exhibitors showcasing livestock, feeds, veterinary services, and smart farming equipment.

An investment pipeline expected to unlock ₦8 billion in its first edition alone.




With 70% of Nigeria’s agricultural workforce composed of women and youths, the reforms are structured to enhance their participation through training, micro-finance access, and cooperatives that strengthen bargaining power in the marketplace.