The future of livestock in Nigeria: Opportunities and challenges in the face of uncertainty

This report looks out to 2050 and presents alternative scenarios, or plausible portrays, of the future of the cattle and poultry sectors in Nigeria. It provides invaluable insights to decision-makers on actions to take today to make the Nigerian cattle and poultry systems more robust and resilient to an uncertain future and sustainable from a social, environmental and public health perspective.

It makes a strong case to broaden our perspective and take a forward-looking approach when designing policies and investments in dynamic and rapidly changing societies, such as that of Nigeria. The report concludes that Stakeholders should ensure that policies and programmes effectively deal with zoonoses, emerging infectious diseases and natural resource use along the livestock value chains serving urban areas. This is essential for a sustainable livestock in the future.