VI.4.A
Analysis related to national economy and budget
The annual budget of 76.5 M USD must be compared to 22 billion USD of the estimated livestock GDP. The budget for VS represents only 0.3% of the livestock GDP.
We can consider this s a minimum in such a large country with a livestock GDP representing more than 7% of the national GDP. It is also important to remember that livestock involves more or less 52% of the population.
This budget represents only 2.27 USD per VLU (Livestock GDP/VLU is around 660 USD). The annual budget represents only 0.24% of the national budget in Nigeria. This is very low in comparison to the contribution of livestock to the national GDP.
This means that it may be possible to increase this budget for VS:
o The preliminary studies which we have recommended to carry out include the inventory of physical resources in each state VS or to define the organisation and resources for an efficient border control. This will probably increase the need for investment.
o Our plan is mainly organised for national action programmes. It could be possible for some states to add specific actions for some state priorities.
The cost of the main animal diseases has been estimated in Nigeria7 (Table 19) and it represents around 130 M USD. Considering the recommended programmes on the priority diseases (ND, CBPP, PPR, ASF), we can estimate that the economic losses could be reduced by approximately 50 M USD.
Table 19. Estimation of the economic losses due to the main animal diseases in Nigeria5
Economic losses in M USD
ND 60 ASF 10 CBPP 46 PPR 14 Total 130
VI.4.B
Analysis of distribution per pillar
The main part of the budget concerns animal health policy with 54% of the annual budget (Table 20). 20% concerns veterinary public health. It is normal in a country with a livestock GDP representing more than 22 billion USD.
We can estimate the volume of live animals and animal products imported to Nigeria at approximately 500 M USD. The budget for international trade activities represents 18% of the annual budget. It is normal, to protect the territory, with a large number of live animals imported from neighbouring countries.
We can add some comments on Table 20:
o For the investment, the larger part is for general management with the conception of the VSIMS. Some complementary investment in building will be defined after the preliminary studies on border control and on physical resources of the state VS. o Non material expenditure mainly concerns continuing education. It has been shared
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Financial Costs of Disease Burden, Morbidity and Mortality from Priority Livestock Diseases in Nigeria. INTEGRATED ANIMAL AND HUMAN HEALTH MANAGEMENT PROJECT. ILRI, World Bank (draft report).
between animal health, veterinary public health and border control.
o The salaries for the border may seem low, but it will depend on the organisation of control at border posts defined after the preliminary study (number of border posts, movements, and coordination with custom services...).
o The amount for consumable resources is important for animal health pillar with vaccines and for international trade pillar with animals identification.
Resources and Budget lines Trade Animal health Veterinary Public Health Veterinary laboratories General management Total Material investments
Sub-total Material investments 338 533 1 446 587 672 900 2800 935 779 3 396 599
% 10% 43% 20% 0% 28%
Non material expenditure
Sub-total non material expenditure 150 944 296 111 295 967 21667 39 867 804 556
% 19% 37% 37% 3% 5%
Salaries / year
Sub-total Salaries 1 445 000 18 600 000 11 433 000 3 224 000 34 702 000
% 4% 54% 33% 9%
Consumable resources / year
Sub-total Consumable resources 12 130 940 11 834 380 2 729 720 24900 1 399 770 28 119 710
% 43% 42% 10% 0% 5%
Delegated activities / year
Sub-total Delegated activities 9 500 000 9 500 000
% 100%
Total in USD 14 065 418 41 677 078 15 131 587 49 367 5 599 415 76 522 864
% 18% 54% 20% 0% 7%
Total in NGN 2 109 812 667 6 251 561 667 2 269 738 000 7 405 000 839 912 300 11 478 429 633
CONCLUSION
The PVS Gap Analysis mission has defined a strategy for the VS in Nigeria together with a sustainable budget. This budget is compatible with the resources of Nigeria as well as its livestock issues. Even if this PVS Gap Analysis mainly follows a federal approach, it may be possible for some states to complete this budget for some specific actions at state level.
We have recommended some complementary studies to complete this work on the organization of the border control and the inventory of physical resources at state level.
The main objective of this PVS Gap Analysis is to highlight the federal priorities:
On animal health with a federal strategy for priority diseases (CBPP PPR, tuberculosis, brucellosis, ND,…);
On veterinary public health with the improvement of control and inspections in abattoirs, food safety in the raw milk processing, control of veterinary medecines and biologicals;
On border control with a strengthening of the organisation of NAQS and more effective coordination with other institutions.
However, there are several conditions for the success of the PVS Gap Analysis:
The coordination and support role of the FDL must be strengthened to assist state VS. It is therefore important to build a VSIMS in order to strengthen human resources of the FDL in each state and to develop training and tools for state VS and field veterinarians…
The success of the PVS Gap Analysis will depend on the commitment of each state to apply a commonly defined policy. The different activities must be implemented following the same principles with the relevant resources in all Nigerian states. The competency of the Animal Health or Veterinary Public Health Policy is ensured by each state in the Nigerian Federal System. This is the reason why the FDL has a key role to play in supporting and assisting each state VS when they encounter difficulties.
The coordination between the federal agencies (FDL, NAQS, NAFDAC, VCN…) must be also strengthened to facilitate the communication of relevant information to the CVO.
The last condition involves updating the legislation concerning veterinary services. Some Acts are in preparation. However, the main difficulty is ensuring the participation of all the states in the process of upgrading their legislation.