FAO’s Livestock Restocking Programme Distributes Over 17,000 Pullets to Conflict-affected Households in Borno

In a significant effort to restore livelihoods and build resilience for individuals affected by insurgency in northeast Nigeria, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations’ Livestock Restocking Programme has distributed over 17,000 pullets to households in Borno State, marking a major milestone in the initiative.

The distribution, which benefited 875 households, aims to achieve long-term food security through livestock farming. 

This intervention is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of internally displaced persons (IDPs), host community members, and returnees, who have been affected by the insurgency in the region.

The FAO’s Livestock Restocking Programme is a crucial step towards restoring the livelihoods of those affected by conflict and promoting food security in northeast Nigeria. By providing pullets to households, the programme is enabling families to engage in livestock farming, which will not only provide a source of food but also generate income and promote economic growth.

This initiative is part of the FAO’s broader efforts to support vulnerable communities in northeast Nigeria, and it highlights the organisation’s commitment to promoting food security, improving livelihoods, and building resilience in the face of conflict and adversity.