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The platform

People, records and livestock.
A connected platform.

UNLP creates pathways between association networks, useful information and everyday livestock activity.

Start with the relationship. Keep the records clear. Use the context to understand the next step.

Explore the public Registry
An architectural model: a central record store linked to standards, security, translation and transport.
The platform visionConnected records. Shared standards. Considered access.An illustration of the technology being developed, not a live service map.

The connected model

Each connection
keeps its meaning.

Follow the relationship from a person to a record, then to its purpose and a practical next step.

01 / Relationships

Start with
the person.

A person can have distinct association memberships. Each relationship keeps its own context.

The association and relevant chapter help explain the membership. Areas of work may overlap; a person is not confined to one occupation.

Meet the founding associations
Person & membership
One personIdentity belongs to the individual
Distinct association relationships
MACBANBreeding & production
Context
Association & chapter
History
Its own record
NACDPAMNMarkets & processing
Context
Association & chapter
History
Its own record
AUFCDNTrade & distribution
Context
Association & chapter
History
Its own record

A shared person reference does not merge memberships.

The diagram explains the membership model. It is not a record of any individual’s memberships.

02 / Record types

One story.
Different records.

A person’s identity, a membership, a livestock reference and a dated event describe different things.

Connecting those references adds context. It does not make one record a substitute for the evidence or purpose of another.

Explore the public Registry
Read the record type
01Person

Who the record describes

  • Identity
  • Contact context
02Membership

The association relationship

  • Association & chapter
  • Member reference
03Livestock

The animal being referenced

  • Livestock reference
  • Identity & origin
04Event

What happened, when and by whom

  • Date & activity
  • Source & actor

Connected by references. Kept distinct in meaning.

A livestock event can relate to a person and an animal without becoming a membership or identity credential.

03 / Purpose & permission

Keep the source.
Carry the context.

Useful information needs a source, a date and a clear purpose. Access must respect the permissions around it.

Completeness and verification answer different questions. An authorised correction should keep the earlier value and the reason for the change visible.

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From source to use
SOURCE RECORDKeep the context attached
Source
Where the information came from
Date
When it was recorded
Purpose
What it may be used for
Evidence & review

Recorded information and verification are separate steps.

Permitted use

Relevant access depends on purpose and permission.

CHANGE HISTORY

Earlier value → authorised change → reason & time

A connection between records does not grant unrestricted access or automatically verify the information.

04 / Practical pathways

Make information
useful to you.

Start with the question you need to answer: a membership question, care event, market handover or practical next step.

The Member Services guides cover Membership & Identity, Animal Health & Productivity, Market Access, Financial Access and Member Support. They explain useful information and the decisions that belong to an association, provider or relevant authority.

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Records inform the next step
STARTING POINTA clear record, in context

Person · Membership · Livestock · Event

Care

Identity & a dated care history

Markets

People & the handover context

Movement

Livestock & the journey record

Provider assessment · Relevant terms · Availability

Information can support a conversation. A record does not book a service, approve finance or replace a provider’s decision.
Different systems. Different purposes.UNLP · NLIMS · NAITS · NLITS · NADIS

Nigeria's livestock information landscape includes sector information, animal identification and disease-surveillance initiatives. Each has its own purpose and responsible institutions.

UNLP Registry
The public Registry overview explains the platform’s record framework. It is separate from government systems and does not offer a public search of private member records.
NLIMS
National Livestock Information Management System. In June 2026, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development described validation of its proposed architecture and prototype before deployment. Read the ministry’s 19 June 2026 report.
NAITS
The National Animal Identification and Traceability System concerns identifying and tracing animals. An animal identifier and a person’s association membership serve different purposes. Read the NAITS introduction.
NLITS
The ministry used the name National Livestock Identification and Traceability System in its 28 November 2025 report on livestock data systems. That named system is described separately here from NAITS.
NADIS
The National Animal Disease Information System concerns animal-disease information and surveillance. The ministry’s 28 November 2025 report identifies it among the sector’s data systems; it is distinct from an association membership register.

These descriptions explain the systems’ purposes. They do not establish a live data connection with UNLP.

Explore the platform

Four views,
one connected idea.

Follow the part of the platform you want to understand. Each overview explains a different layer.

Identity & history

Registry

Explore member identity, association relationships and the record history behind a clearer reference.

Read the public overview
Activity & coordination

Operations

Follow the operating model across livestock care, markets, distribution and movement.

Explore Operations
Information & foundations

Technology

Understand connected records, shared standards and the principles behind considered data use.

Explore Technology
People & relationships

Associations

Meet the founding associations and explore the distinct relationships they bring to the shared platform.

Explore the founding associations

Founding associations in UNLP

Three founding associations.

Explore how each founding association relates to the shared platform. These areas of activity can overlap; they do not assign a person to one exclusive occupation.

MACBAN in UNLPBreeders, pastoralists & producersNACDPAMN in UNLPDealers, processors & marketersAUFCDN in UNLPFoodstuff, cattle & distribution

Looking for association information? Visit MACBAN, NACDPAMN or AUFCDN.

A few useful answers

Before you
take the next step.

Can I register or view member records here?

Registration is not open on this website. The public Registry explains record concepts; it does not provide access to private member records. The Membership & Identity guide explains the relationship between a person, their membership and a member reference.

Does a shared record guarantee a service?

A record can provide useful context. Care, a market transaction, finance or another service still depends on the relevant provider’s assessment, terms and availability. The website does not book services or approve applications.

Is association membership a regulatory certificate?

No. A membership credential describes an association relationship. It is not an animal-health certificate, market licence or government permit. Read about governance and institutional responsibilities.

Find your next step

A question about
the platform?

Read the Member Support guide for help choosing a starting point, or email a general question to info@nigerialivestock.com.

Read Member Support Meet the purpose behind UNLP