…As L-PRES Opens Bids for International Livestock Market, Poultry Production, and Beef Fattening Hubs
The Gombe State Government, under the leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has recorded yet another major milestone in its livestock transformation agenda with the commencement of procurement processes for key components of the 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Development Zone.
Through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, the state government has opened bids for the construction of a state-of-the-art International Livestock Market, a modern Poultry Production Hub, and a Beef Fattening Hub, all designed to position Gombe as a leading livestock production, processing, and marketing hub in Northern Nigeria.
The projects form part of the broader Agro-Livestock Development Zone initiative conceived by the Inuwa Yahaya administration to provide critical infrastructure for livestock and agricultural development, stimulate private sector investment, create employment opportunities, and accelerate economic growth.
Speaking during the bid opening exercise, the State Project Coordinator of Gombe L-PRES, Professor Usman Bello Abubakar, described the development as a significant step towards unlocking the enormous economic potential of the livestock sector.
According to him, the facilities are strategically designed to strengthen livestock value chains, improve market access, enhance productivity, and create sustainable livelihoods for farmers, pastoralists, processors, traders, and other actors within the livestock industry.
“These projects are expected to generate economic activities across the livestock value chain, attract investors, create employment and improve livelihoods. They represent another important investment in the future of livestock development in Gombe State,” he said.
Professor Abubakar noted that the projects complement other ongoing investments under the Agro-Livestock Development Zone, particularly the ultramodern abattoir currently under construction, which is expected to serve as a major processing and export facility for livestock products from Gombe State and beyond.
He attributed the rapid progress being recorded in the livestock sector to the visionary leadership and unwavering commitment of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, whose administration has continued to prioritize agriculture and livestock development as key drivers of economic diversification and overall prosperity of the society.
The Project Coordinator assured participating companies of a transparent, competitive, and merit-based procurement process, stressing that all submissions would be evaluated strictly in accordance with established guidelines and procurement standards.
Representing the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperatives, Alhaji Ibrahim Sajo commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for creating an enabling environment that has allowed the L-PRES Project to deliver impactful interventions across the livestock sector.
He urged contractors who eventually emerge successful to adhere strictly to project specifications and contractual obligations in order to ensure quality delivery and value for public investment.
Speaking on behalf of the participating firms, QS Ahmed Usman Kankia, General Manager, Business Development of Lubell Nigeria Limited, applauded the transparency and professionalism demonstrated throughout the bidding exercise.
He expressed confidence in the integrity of the process and noted that the final selection would be based on competence, capacity, and value offered by the bidding companies.
A total of eight companies submitted bids for the projects, with six firms successfully participating in the opening exercise. The submissions are expected to undergo detailed technical and financial evaluation before the announcement of successful contractors.
When completed, the Agro-Livestock Development Zone – featuring an Ultramodern Abattoir, International Livestock Market, Tannery and Leather Factory, International Grains Market, Timber Market, Inland Dry Port, and other facilities – will serve as an integrated agro-industrial hub, attracting investment, creating jobs, boosting exports, and positioning Gombe as a leading livestock and agribusiness destination in Nigeria and West Africa.