The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Muktar Maiha, will on Wednesday commission an ultramodern veterinary hospital constructed by the Ekiti State Government in Ado-Ekiti.

The facility, developed under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, is aimed at improving veterinary healthcare delivery and boosting livestock production in the state.

A statement from the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, said the hospital would provide modern veterinary services to livestock farmers, animal owners and other stakeholders in the agricultural value chain.

According to the statement, the facility would also strengthen disease prevention and control, improve animal welfare and enhance livestock productivity through access to quality veterinary services.

The commissioning forms part of the state government’s efforts to reposition the livestock sector through strategic investments in animal health infrastructure and improved service delivery.

The government expressed optimism that the project would contribute to food security, create economic opportunities and build a more resilient and sustainable livestock industry in Ekiti State.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji is expected to attend the commissioning ceremony.The state government reaffirmed its commitment to developing the livestock sector as a key driver of economic growth and sustainable development.