GOVERNOR LAWAL MEETS LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT MINISTER, SAYS ZAMFARA READY FOR RANCHING 10-01-25
By Sadiq Aminu Governor Dauda Lawal has assured the Ministry of Livestock Development that Zamfara state has available spaces and is ready for ranching.
In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, says the governor Stated this when he visited the Headquarters of the Livestock Ministry on a courtesy visit to the Minister, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha in Abuja.
Governor Lawal revealed that, Zamfara, being an agrarian state can play a significant role in the mandate of the Ministry of Livestock Development.
He expressed his administration’s willingness to collaborate with the Ministry in exploring Zamfara State’s full potential.
“Honourable Minister, as you know, Zamfara is an agrarian society. That is why our motto is, ‘Farming is our pride.’
“We are here today to congratulate you on the establishment of this new ministry, which I believe is timely. Additionally, we aim to foster a strong collaboration between our state and the ministry.
“In Zamfara, several earth dams across the state need rehabilitation to provide for animals, and there may also be opportunities to accommodate any expanded initiatives.
“We invite the Honorable Minister and his team to visit Zamfara to assess the situation on the ground.”
Responding, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, thanked Governor Lawal for visiting the ministry, stressing that, Since the ministry was established, it received a visit from an executive governor who feels the need to hear what they have to offer.
Alhaji Idi Maiha assured the Ministry readiness to collaborate with Zamfara State government to transform and address it concerns in the livestock sector in the state.
According to him, the livestock sector has long operated informally and will modernize the sector through various strategic programs.
“Your Excellency, Zamfara State will be the pilot state to showcase the agenda of the new ministry. With this collaboration, we will turn the Gidan jaji in Zamfara into a mini agricultural hub.” He said.
The Livestock Ministry was created in July 2024 to reform Nigeria’s livestock industry, create a safe environment, encourage local and foreign investment, and enhance food security.