Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Pierre Antoine
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has intensified tsetse fly surveillance and control operations across the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi and Ogun States as part of efforts to protect livestock production and reduce disease risks.
The intervention, carried out from April 20 to April 24, 2026, targeted grazing reserves, RUGA settlements, livestock communities and high-risk corridors. Field teams deployed biconical traps, fumigated selected areas, applied insecticides and sensitised pastoral communities on disease prevention.
In Ogun State, the ministry said operations covered Owowo RUGA in Ewekoro Local Government Area, Alamutu RUGA in Abeokuta North, and Alabata RUGA settlement in Odeda. Team lead Gilbert Okoro said the exercise combined physical and chemical control methods, including traps and pesticide application.
In Kogi State, the Federal Government deployed a tsetse fly surveillance and ground control team to six local government areas. Officials said the intervention was aimed at curbing diseases transmitted by tsetse flies and reducing their impact on livestock productivity.
Tsetse flies transmit trypanosomiasis, a disease that affects livestock and can also affect humans. Officials said the campaign fits into the government’s One Health approach, which links human health, animal health and environmental safety.
In the FCT, the exercise focused on Paikon Kore Grazing Reserve, where officials said structured surveillance was necessary because of the large livestock population in the area. Traps were reportedly positioned at measured intervals to generate data for further control action.
Officials in the affected states said the campaign also included engagement with livestock owners, market operators and community leaders. In Ogun, state veterinary officials said the government had strengthened veterinary services and introduced free animal vaccination to improve public and animal health.
The latest exercise follows similar federal interventions in Taraba and Sokoto States, where the ministry earlier deployed insecticide spraying and biconical traps to reduce tsetse fly infestation and other livestock disease risks.
The ministry said the campaign is part of a wider national effort to improve cattle health, protect farmers’ livelihoods and strengthen Nigeria’s livestock sector.
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