Sokoto Inaugurates Artificial Insemination, Embryo Transfer Technology Center

Sokoto State Government has inaugurated modern Artificial Insemination center and Embryo Transfer Technology Center to enhance state’s livestock production and income generation.

Commissioning the Center, the President, National Veterinary Council NVC and Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Aishatu Abubakar-Baju, lauded the efforts of Sokoto State government for executing the unique programme.

She urged other states to emulate the distinct initiative of transforming livestock sector to meet with population demands.

Abubakar-Baju said the center along with other auxiliary veterinarian places have placed Sokoto State high in the area of animal production for subsistence and commercial purposes.

She lamented government’s emphasis on crop production neglecting livestock services which are interwoven in terms of agricultural production and job creation.

According to her, Sokoto State government efforts equates the NVC innovative programmes including digital upgrade, research and knowledge sharing, ensuring professionalism in veterinary practice as well as provision of standard platforms for healthy living, economic rejuvenation and ensuring food security.