Breeding, pastoral life and the people around livestock.
Cattle breeders and pastoral communities, brought together around their livelihoods and the future of livestock.
About MACBAN
Rooted in pastoral life. Looking ahead together.
MACBAN represents cattle breeders and pastoral communities. Its association identity connects people whose livelihoods depend on livestock, pasture and the relationships around them.
At its July 2026 national conference, MACBAN brought pastoral concerns into a wider discussion about production, resilience and peaceful coexistence. Dialogue and practical livestock development were central to the meeting.
The people, herds and natural resources at the heart of breeding communities.
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Dialogue and representation
A place for pastoral concerns in conversations with communities and institutions.
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Livestock development
Shared discussion of better production practices, pasture and water resources.
The people, concerns and conversations behind the association.
Local connections
The right question.The right local context.
For a MACBAN membership or chapter question, start with your state and the community relevant to your enquiry. Ask an association contact to confirm which chapter or office can help.
Before travelling to an office or meeting, confirm the destination and the purpose of your visit with the relevant contact.
Pastoral production and livelihoods at the national conference
The Ministry’s report of MACBAN’s Abuja conference describes discussion of production practices, pastoral livelihoods and cooperation across the livestock sector.
Federal Ministry of Livestock Development Published
Ask about membership arrangements, your association record or the right local point of contact. An enquiry is the first step in understanding the process that applies to you.
Membership registration is not open on this website. These guides explain the pathways and help you prepare an enquiry.
I would like to ask about MACBAN membership in my state. Which authorised association contact should I speak to, and what is the next step?
A question. Your broad area. A clear next step.
Keep identity documents, bank details and member-card photographs out of an initial public email.
What should I include in a first enquiry?
Keep it brief: the association name, your question and your broad state or area if relevant. Confirm who handles the enquiry before sending personal records.
Do not send identity documents, bank details, member numbers or card photographs in an initial public email.
Contact guidance
Begin a usefulconversation.
For membership or local association matters, use an already-known authorised association contact and confirm the appropriate chapter or office.
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