Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina state has commenced the distribution of 40,000 goats under an ambitious Goat Rearing Initiative Programme with a vision to position the state as a leading powerhouse in livestock production.
Addressing the beneficiaries of the programme and stakeholders in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina, on Monday, February 17, Governor Radda outlined the initiativeâs transformative vision.
The initiative, specifically targets womenâs economic empowerment through the Ministry of Women Affairs and community-level committees.
Emphasising the holistic nature of the programme, Mr Radda announced plans for extensive training in modern livestock management.
Governor Radda also acknowledged the alignment of the initiative with national agricultural policies.
He thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the creating the Ministry of Livestock development and assured that his administration is committed to supporting farmers with available resources.
Governor Radda said:
As reported by PremiumTimes, the initiative includes provisions for infrastructure development and financial support.
Governor Radda also detailed the distribution framework for the stateâs transformative Goat Rearing Initiative.
He outlined the initiativeâs inclusive selection process and distribution strategy.
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In another development, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the wife of a Bauchi lawmaker was heavily criticised for distributing sugarcane sticks to youths.
A photo of Hajiya Fatima Aminu Aliyu Garu, wife of Nigerian House of Representatives member Garu Aminu Aliyu, went viral after distributing sugarcane sticks to youths in Bauchi.
Bauchi state chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Nigerians have reacted differently to the “initiative” by the lawmaker’s wife.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
