Ram Dealers in Nigeria Lament Low Patronage, Short Supply Ahead of Sallah

As the Sallah celebrations approach, ram dealers across Nigeria are voicing concerns over dwindling patronage and a short supply of livestock, citing economic challenges and disruptions in the supply chain.

Bashir Hassan, a ram dealer from Niger Republic, said that authorities had directed that no one should be allowed to exit the West African country with camels, cows, rams or goats.

He added that the directive was due to flooding recorded in 2024 in Niamey, Maradi, Tawa, among others, which killed many animals. He said, “The authorities expressed fear that the country might experience shortage of animals during this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.”