Buhari releases N6.25bn to establish cattle ranches in Katsina

President Muhammadu Buhari has released N6.25 billion to establish cattle ranches in Katsina state.

 

The amount is for the establishment of cattle ranches in local government areas affected by banditry in the state.

 

Deputy Governor of the State, Mannir Yakubu, who also doubles as Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, disclosed this in Katsina on Monday.

 

Speaking during a Ranch Stakeholders Development Meeting in the state capital, Yakubu listed the frontline local government areas where grazing reserves would be established as Jibia, Batsari, Dutsinma, Safana, Danmusa, Kankara, Faskari and Sabuwa Dandume among others.

 

The Deputy Governor explained that part of the funds would be used to construct schools, health centres and veterinary clinics in the affected communities.

 

He said the state government would engage reputable contractors to handle the projects.

 

Yakubu added that the federal and the state governments want to restore peace and stability to areas affected by banditry, cattle rustling, kidnapping and other criminalities.

 

“We are therefore soliciting the support and cooperation of the affected communities to provide suitable sites for the execution of the projects,” Yakubu noted.