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The Kogi State Government has embarked on a major initiative to rehabilitate nine livestock markets across the three senatorial districts of the state.
Speaking during the opening ceremony for the project on Friday at Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (Kogi L-PRES) project office in Lokoja, Abdulkabir Onoruoyiza Otaru, project coordinator, highlighted the importance of the initiative and assured of a transparent process.
Otaru described the market rehabilitation project as a new dawn in Kogi State’s livestock value chain, and commended Governor Ahmed Ododo for fully supporting the project, adding that the World Bank had approved the project, with nine livestock markets to be rehabilitated in the first phase across the state’s nine federal constituencies.
“We have secured World Bank approval for the rehabilitation of one livestock market in each of Kogi State’s nine federal constituencies.
“We have engaged stakeholders to ensure a smooth bidding process and successful project execution. I urge the winning contractor to deliver high -quality work within the timeframe.
“Governor Ahmed Ododo’s support for L-PRES has been instrumental in improving livestock farmers’ livelihoods and the state’s economy”.
He pointed out that the rehabilitation of the nine livestock markets is expected to enhance livestock productivity and value chain in the state, improving the livelihoods of farmers and the economy.
Olufemi Bolarin, Commissioner for Livestock Development, also said the rehabilitation project aims to enhance the livestock sector, crucial to the state’s economy and food security.
“The modernisation of the markets will improve trading conditions, boost the livelihoods of farmers and traders, and create hygienic and efficient market spaces that meet international standards,” Bolarin said.
Represented by Ali Peter, the Ministry’s Director of Livestock, the commissioner emphasised the need for a transparent and competitive bidding process, as he urged participants to adhere strictly to the guidelines.
Also, Abdulsalam Hadi, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, commended the governor for his commitment to transforming livestock development in the state, as he expressed confidence that the project would be a success, contributing significantly to the growth of the state.
Adeola Oshadare, the Kogi L-PRES Procurement Officer, disclosed that five companies submitted bidding documents with prices ranging from N1.22 billion to N2.12 billion.
He said, “The project bid was advertised on September 12, 2025, and five companies submitted bids by October 10, 2025.
” The bid prices are: Nuelika Infinity Ltd (N1.54 billion), Izyprecs Ltd (N1.55 billion), Emmanuel-NIK and Gold Ltd (N1.47 billion), RSA Global Investment Ltd (N1.22 billion), and Numora Integrated Ltd (N2.12 billion)”.
He noted that the next stage would be the evaluation of bids by the evaluation committee within the next week.
Usman Omeiza, chairman of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Kogi State Branch, in his remarks, commended the Kogi State Livestock Ministry, L-PRES, and other stakeholders for ensuring a seamless and transparent bidding process, as he urged them to maintain this transparency throughout the project.
