NVMA NNEWI NORTH ZONE TO HOLD LIVESTOCK WORKSHOP ON 29 JULY– ASSOCIATION SEEKS COLLABORATION TO BOOST ANIMAL PROTEIN SUPPLY

By Enoch Uzuegbunam

The Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association, Nnewi North Zone, will hold its annual Livestock Workshop at the Nnewi North Council Secretariat on Tuesday, 29 July 2026.

The delegation, led by the Supervisor for Agriculture, Nnewi North, Hon. Damian Okala, announced this during a courtesy visit to the President General of Nzukọ Ọra Nnewi Town Union, Hon. Prince Jude Osumuoh FCAI, JP on 16 July.

Hon. Okala said the visit was to formally notify the President General of the workshop, themed: “Ensuring and Sustaining the Availability of Animal Protein in the Diet of Our Local Communities.”

He added that the programme will focus on strategies to improve livestock production and guarantee access to affordable animal protein.

In his response, Hon. Osumuoh thanked the delegation and pledged his support for the workshop. He also expressed readiness to collaborate with the association to achieve its objectives.

Other members of the delegation were Mr. Cajethan Ajaneobi, HOD, Agriculture, Nnewi North, and Dr. Victor Ughaerumba, Nnewi Zonal Veterinary Officer.

Enoch is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State.