The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has felicitated with the people of South East on the Christian joyous commemoration the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas.
In a felicitation message by the National Deputy Director General of MACBAN in the South East Zone, Alhaji Gidado Siddiki, the cattle rearers expressed appreciation to the Almighty God for his protection and guidance throughout the year, 2025, and I prayed for greater peace, unity, and prosperity for the South East and Nigeria at large in 2026.
“I commend the Governors of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States for their commitment to national unity and inclusive governance, which has enabled Nigerians from all parts of the country to legitimately pursue their livelihoods across the region,” Siddiki said.
He also appreciated the south east governments’ responsiveness and engagement with stakeholders during difficult moments, which he noted, contributed to improved security and peaceful coexistence in the zone.
“We sincerely thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock and for appointing a capable and experienced minister, Hon. Idi Muktar Maiha, to lead this critical sector.
“This visionary step is already shaping reforms in the livestock industry and providing a structured path toward resolving long-standing farmer–herder challenges. We urge that similar livestock-focused initiatives be replicated across the 36 states of the federation,” Siddiki suggested.
MACBAN also commend the Government of Enugu State for its massive investment in the livestock sector, which he said stands as a model worthy of emulation by other states in the interest of economic growth, food security, and peaceful coexistence.
