The Taraba State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (LPRES) Project has commenced procurement for major livestock and agricultural infrastructure projects aimed at improving livestock productivity, environmental sanitation and agricultural development across the state.
Key Highlights
- Taraba LPRES has commenced procurement for major livestock and agricultural infrastructure projects.
- The projects include drainage culverts, access roads and sanitation facilities at Mutum-Biyu Abattoir.
- Two Farmer Field Schools and four Wet Markets will be constructed and equipped.
- The interventions aim to improve livestock productivity, agricultural training and market access.
- LPRES has assured bidders of transparency and accountability throughout the procurement process.
- The projects are expected to strengthen relations between farmers and pastoralist communities.
The procurement exercise began with a bid-opening ceremony in Jalingo on Tuesday and covers the construction of stormwater culverts, improvements to access roads and environmental sanitation facilities at the Mutum-Biyu Abattoir.
It also includes the construction and equipping of two Farmer Field Schools and four Wet Markets across Taraba State.
Speaking at the ceremony, the State Project Coordinator, Mr Hananiah G. Albert, said the projects were designed to address critical infrastructure gaps, strengthen livestock and agricultural value chains, and improve the livelihoods of farmers and other stakeholders.
Albert, who was represented by the state’s LPRES ICT and Communication Officer, Mr Ezra Artimas, explained that the intervention at the Mutum-Biyu Abattoir would improve drainage systems, road access and sanitary conditions.
He said the improvements would create a cleaner and safer environment for livestock processing and related activities.
According to him, the Farmer Field Schools and Wet Markets would provide better facilities for agricultural training, knowledge sharing and capacity development while improving production, marketing opportunities and access to markets for farming communities.
LPRES Assures Bidders Of Transparent Procurement
The project coordinator emphasised the importance of transparency, fairness and accountability throughout the procurement process.
He assured participating bidders that all submissions would be evaluated objectively in line with established procurement guidelines.
Albert urged bidders and other stakeholders to maintain professionalism and integrity, stressing that the ultimate objective was to ensure value for money, quality infrastructure and sustainable benefits for the people of Taraba State.
He also acknowledged the contributions of the Taraba State Government, development partners, procurement officials and other stakeholders towards the successful implementation of the projects.
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Taraba Livestock Commission Highlights Benefits Of Projects
Also speaking, the Director of the Taraba State Livestock Commission, Dame Musa, said the proposed interventions would address longstanding environmental challenges at the Mutum-Biyu Abattoir, particularly those relating to poor sanitation, food safety and public health.
She explained that the Farmer Field Schools would serve as training centres for farmers and pastoralists, providing opportunities for capacity building in sustainable livestock management and peaceful coexistence.
According to her, the interventions would encourage improved livestock management practices and promote healthier relationships between farming and pastoralist communities.
Some bidders expressed confidence in the procurement process, describing it as transparent and commending the LPRES project for its conduct.
The projects form part of the broader LPRES initiative aimed at strengthening livestock and agricultural production systems, improving market infrastructure and building resilience among farming and pastoralist communities across Taraba State.
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