Zamfara state Government has unveiled a plan to construct modern abattoirs at Talata mafara, Kaura Namoda and Gummi local Governments in addition to establishment of veterinary clinics in twelve local government areas in the state.
The Commissioner for Agriculture Hon Ya’u Haruna Gamji disclosed these during a joint meeting with the State Executive members of livestock traders association and other relevant stakeholders at the conference hall of the State Ministry of Agriculture Samaru
According to a statement by the Information Officer of the min I’m stry, Bashir Abashiya, a new cattle market in Gusau, and loading rumps at kasuwar Daji, shinkafi, Talata Mafara, and Gusau will equally be constructed, these he said, was in line with the State Government desire to open of a new chapter in repositioning Agriculture in the state through employment generation and providing food sufficiency.
Earlier speaking, the Permanent secretary in the Ministry Alh Garba Aliyu Gayari stated that ,the essence of the meeting was to rub minds and exchange ideas on how best the parties could synergies and work harmoniously to achieve their common objectives, he opined that, the Ministry of Agriculture is desirous and welcoming suggestions and collaborations from all and sundry to improve the cultivation of crops and rearing of Animals across the state.
He therefore charged the leadership of the associations to ensure the formalisation and coordination of their activities through an upcoming Union and membership registrations with the state Ministry of Agriculture to enable the associations benefit from interventions and programs both from the State and Federal Governments,
The leadership of the associations thanks the Ministry of Agriculture for the opportunities and pledges their full supports and cooperation’s.
