By Usman Muhammed Zaria
Jigawa State Government says it has approved the award of a contract worth over ₦690.8 million for the construction and renovation of critical infrastructure at the Livestock Improvement and Breeding Centre in Kazaure.
The State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting held at Government House, Dutse.
According to him, the project is aimed at developing and strengthening livestock production infrastructure through the construction of a modern livestock farm and the renovation of existing facilities at the centre.
He said, the intervention forms part of Governor Namadi administration’s broader commitment to transforming the livestock sector, improving animal production and productivity, and creating an enabling environment for sustainable livestock development.
Sagir Musa Ahmed said, the project underscores the importance attached by the state government to the livestock sector as a strategic component of agricultural development, food security, employment generation and economic diversification.
He further explained that, the council also approved 432.87 million naira for the renovation of the skills acquisition
and training centre, Kazaure.
According to him, the approval is in line with the 12-Point Agenda of Governor Namadi, particularly his commitment
to promoting human capital development through youth empowerment, skills acquisition and vocational training.
He said, the project is aimed at rehabilitating and upgrading the facilities of the centre to provide a more conducive and functional learning environment for effective skills development and vocational
training.
Sagir added that, the initiative is in line with present administration determination to equip young people with relevant practical skills, enhance their employability, encourage entrepreneurship and promote self-reliance, thereby contributing to sustainable economic growth and development in the state.
Editing By Yusuf Zubairu
