By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
Launching the Programme at Bodinga and Yabo local Government areas, the Sokoto State Commissioner Ministry of Animal Health and Fisheries Development Prof. Abdulkadir Usman Junaidu who is also the Overseer Ministry of Agriculture said the State Government launched the Programme aimed at boosting Livestock Production under Sokoto State Cattle Breeding Milk and Meat Production in the State .
The Commissioner explained that Agriculture being the major Contributor of the economy, the state Government was doing everything possible to promote it’s Agricultural activities in the State for economic Development of the State and Nigeria at large.
Professor Junaidu added that to ensure full actualization of the Programme the State Government had embarked on annual Animal Vaccination Campaign for free to Livestock Farmers across 23 Local Government areas in the State .
He Called on Livestock Farmers to utilize the opportunity and get their Cattle Inseminated for economic Development of the Sector .
Also at their separate remarks, the Chairman Bodinga Local Government Hon. Shehu Dabaga and that of yabo local Government Hon. Haliru Abubakar kilgori assured their support of the Programme which will lead to the increase in milk and Meat Production in their areas .
They added that their council will organise a Sensitization Campaign among their people to enable them understand the significance of the development.
In their vote of thanks the District Head of Bodinga who was represented by the village Head of Toma and that of Torankawa District thanked the State Government particularly the Ministry of Animal Health and Fisheries Development for choosing their community as the first phase.
They assured their total support and cooperation to ensure smooth take up of the Programme for the benefit of their people
