‘We’re eating our bags, belts’, minister decries neglect of leather industry

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has unveiled plans to enhance Nigeria’s leather industry by promoting the local production of shoes, belts, and bags. Speaking on the importance of organized animal processing, Maiha said this during a one-on-one interview on Channels Television’s program on Wednesday morning. He emphasized the need for centralized abattoirs and