Sallah Celebration: Nigeria May Experience Livestock Shortage After Tchiani Banned Livestock Export
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As this year’s Eid al-Adha (Sallah) celebration draws closer, traders and livestock buyers have expressed concerns over the potential rise in the prices of rams and other animals. This concern comes in the wake of reports indicating an increase in livestock thefts in Northwestern Nigeria and the ban on livestock export from Niger Republic announced in May. According to Daily Trust, Niger's Ministry of Trade took the decision to ensure adequate livestock supply within the country during the Eid celebration. Reports reveal that Niger stated it made the decision because 90% of its population is Muslim. Niger's Minister of Trade, Abdoulaye Seydou, disclosed that the government had directed security forces to monitor the borders and penalize anyone who violates the ban. Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire, which rely on livestock imports from Niger, are expected to be most affected by this measure. This is particularly worrisome for Nigerian traders, as Niger is one of the main suppliers...