# Nigeria livestock and dairy sector development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-livestock-and-dairy-sector-development > Updated: 2026-08-17T05:30:42.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Nigeria has initiated localized efforts to expand its dairy and livestock capacity through state-level investments and national strategic reforms. In Jigawa State, a ₦7 billion programme was launched to introduce improved cattle breeds from the United Kingdom and India via artificial insemination, with plans to target over 60,000 genetically improved animals. This initiative includes ₦4.5 billion for restoring grazing reserves and training technicians to increase milk output. Concurrently, Ogun State secured a $250 million investment from Pure Dairy Herd to establish Nigeria’s largest dairy farm in Itoro, which is expected to house approximately 10,000 cows. On a national level, President Bola Tinubu has set a goal to double the livestock sector's economic contribution from $32 billion to over $64 billion. This strategy involves institutional reforms following the 2024 establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, aimed at transforming Nigeria into a regional hub for production and processing while reducing reliance on imports. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Nigeria and Tanzania launch major livestock and dairy sector reforms Nigeria aims to double its livestock economy to $64 billion, while Tanzania launches a $231 million project to modernize its dairy sector and meet rising domestic demand. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-and-tanzania-launch-major-livestock-and-dairy-sector-reforms ### 2026-07-26: Nigeria's Jigawa and Ogun states commit billions to expand dairy sector Jigawa launches a ₦7 bn dairy program and Ogun attracts $250 m for Nigeria's biggest dairy farm, together boosting milk production and jobs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-jigawa-and-ogun-states-commit-billions-to-expand-dairy-sector --- Cite as: Nigeria livestock and dairy sector development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-livestock-and-dairy-sector-development