The Federal Government has released the sum of N6.25 billion to the Katsina State government for the establishment of cattle ranches in local government areas affected by banditry in the state.
The state’s deputy govérnor, Mannir Yakubu, disclosed this during the Ranch Stakeholders Development meeting in Katsina on Monday
According to him, the frontline local government areas where grazing reserves would be established are Jibia, Batsari, Dutsinma, Safana, Danmusa, Kankara, Faskari and Sabuwa Dandume among others.
He noted that part of the funds will be used for construction of schools, health centres and veterinary clinics in the affected communities.
The deputy governor said that the state government would engage reputable contractors to handle the projects.
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He further assured that the federal and the state governments will do their best to ensure that peace and stability is restored across the state.
“We are therefore soliciting for the support and cooperation of the affected communities to provide suitable sites for the execution of these projects,” Yakubu said.
