Governor Yahaya leads statewide campaign against deadly livestock diseases
Published by Alphapressmedia
On January 26, 2026, Gombe State took a bold step toward safeguarding its livestock industry and protecting the livelihoods of thousands of farmers. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, announced the arrival of over 200,000 doses of livestock vaccines, a milestone in the state’s ongoing efforts to strengthen animal health and boost agricultural productivity.
Livestock farming is central to Gombe’s economy, providing food security, income, and employment for rural communities. Yet, diseases such as Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), Newcastle Disease, and Foot-and-Mouth Disease have long threatened this vital sector. The newly delivered vaccines — supplied by the National Office of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project — are set to change that.
150,000 doses for CBPP
50,000 doses for Newcastle Disease
4,000 doses for Foot-and-Mouth Disease
An additional batch targeting Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is expected soon, further expanding the coverage.
Building Resilience Through Partnership
The Commissioner for Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperatives, Dr. Barnabas Musa Malle, praised the synergy between the state and the L-PRES Project. He emphasized that these vaccines will complement Gombe’s annual mass vaccination programme, which earlier included Anthrax vaccines.
Professor Usman Bello Abubakar, Gombe State L-PRES Coordinator, highlighted the importance of prevention, announcing plans to establish a technical working group to oversee the vaccination exercise. He urged farmers and herders to present their animals, stressing that the programme is free, safe, and effective.
To ensure potency and quality, the vaccines will be preserved at a solar-powered cold chain facility in Tashan Dukku. This modern infrastructure reflects the state’s commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and resilience against climate challenges.
This initiative is more than just a health campaign — it’s an economic safeguard. By reducing livestock losses, Gombe is:
Protecting farmers’ incomes
Strengthening food security
Enhancing productivity in the agricultural sector
Positioning itself as a model for livestock resilience in Nigeria
With this vaccination drive, Gombe State is not only protecting its animals but also securing the future of its farmers. It’s a reminder that healthy livestock means healthy communities — and that proactive investment in agriculture is key to sustainable development.
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