The Federal Government has inaugurated a model veterinary hospital in Ado-Ekiti, as part of efforts to improve animal healthcare and boost livestock production across the country.

The Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Maiha, said the facility, built under the World Bank-assisted L-PRES programme, would improve access to quality veterinary services, reduce livestock diseases and minimise farmers’ economic losses.

He disclosed that 21 similar hospitals had been built and equipped across 21 states.

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, represented by his Chief of Staff, Niyi Adebayo, said the state was also investing in poultry production, livestock infrastructure and processing facilities to strengthen food security, create jobs and attract private investment.