Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Henry Owen
Nigeria and Morocco have moved to strengthen their agricultural and economic cooperation through a new framework that targets livestock development, vaccine production, and agribusiness growth. The agreement, reached during high-level talks between Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, and Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed El Bouari, signals a major shift in how both countries plan to collaborate on food security and modern farming.
At the heart of the deal is a Joint Technical Working Group, which will fine-tune Nigeria’s proposals and oversee implementation ahead of a formal Memorandum of Understanding expected to be signed in April 2026 at Morocco’s SIAM Annual Agriculture Show.
The framework presents a balanced exchange:
Nigeria will export live animals, animal products, fodder, soybean meal, and sunflower seeds, while Morocco will support Nigeria with advanced irrigation systems, improved animal genetics to strengthen livestock breeds, and adherence to global standards for red-meat processing and packaging.
One of the most significant elements of the partnership is the push for veterinary research collaboration. Nigeria’s National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) is exploring new vaccine development opportunities with BioPharma, a leading Moroccan vaccine manufacturer. Particularly crucial is BioPharma’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccine, which protects against seven major serotypes—an urgent priority for Nigeria’s livestock sector.
Minister Idi Mukhtar Maiha said the initiative fits directly into Nigeria’s long-term agricultural revival plan. “This framework will not only enhance our agricultural productivity but also strengthen veterinary research and disease control in Nigeria,” he said.
For Morocco, the deal reinforces its strategic expansion into West Africa’s agribusiness landscape while deepening diplomatic and economic ties with Abuja.
As both countries advance toward formalizing the agreement, the partnership is widely seen as a transformative step—one that could modernize livestock production, reduce disease outbreaks, expand regional trade, and bolster food security across West Africa.
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