NILEST Northeast Regional Director Visits BOLMA DG, Seeks Strategic Collaboration on Leather Value Chain Development with Borno State Livestock Management Agency

NILEST Northeast Regional Director Visits BOLMA DG, Seeks Strategic Collaboration on Leather Value Chain Development
The Regional Director of the Nigerian Institute Of Leather And Science Technology.-NILEST, Zaria, Northeast Regional Center, Dr. Usman Ali Busuguma , led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Director General of the Borno State Livestock Management Agency (BOLMA), Dr. Bukar Ali Usman mni, at his office in Maiduguri on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Accompanied by key members of his management team, including Engr. Ibrahim Yahaya (Senior Technical Assistant) and Mrs. Hassana Haruna (Head of Administration) alongside Arziki buba, Alhaji Mohammed, Lami Medugu and Bello Mohammed, Dr. Busuguma congratulated Dr. Bukar Usman on his appointment as Director General of BOLMA and expressed NILEST’s commitment to fostering a mutually beneficial partnership.
During the visit, Dr. Busuguma highlighted the critical role of leather as a major value chain product within the livestock sector, aligning directly with BOLMA’s strategic objectives. He emphasized NILEST’s readiness to collaborate in capacity building, research, and innovation aimed at unlocking the economic potential of leather and its by-products in Borno State and the Northeast region.
In response, Dr. Bukar Usman warmly welcomed the NILEST team and acknowledged the importance of leather as a vital component of the livestock value chain. He assured the delegation of BOLMA’s full support and willingness to work closely with NILEST, particularly in areas of training, technology transfer, and local industry development.
“This collaboration comes at a crucial time. As we rebuild and strengthen the livestock economy in Borno, the leather sector stands out as a key area for sustainable development, job creation, and industrial growth,” Dr. Bukar Usman stated.
The visit concluded with a mutual commitment to set up a technical working group that will drive the modalities for joint initiatives, including stakeholder engagements, pilot projects, and policy support mechanisms. This strategic partnership marks a new chapter in leveraging science, technology, and innovation to revitalize the leather sector as an economic driver in the region.

About Dr. Bukar USMAN, mni

I started as a field Veterinary officer with Borno State Ministry of Agriculture and later joined College of Agric, Maiduguri as a lecture & a Researcher in the Department of Animal Health & Production. I was appointed the Provost of the College In 2003. In 2007 I was appointed Hon. Commissioner & Member Borno State Executive Council and later appointed Permanent Secretary with the Borno State Civil Service in 2009. I was the National Facilitator Animal Health, National Programme For Food Security of the Federal Ministry of Agric & Rural Development, Abuja. I was Director, Veterinary Medicine & Allied Products (VMAP) and now Director North East Zone NAFDAC. I’m a member of the National Institute’ (mni), Kuru SEC 40, 2018. I engaged myself in various aspects of the veterinary profession. I founded Sril Group Ltd, Nigeria. I’m now the Director General of Borno State Livestock Management Agency (BOLMA)

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