…Fallout of FGs N5b largesse for building of ranch
Contrary to the Federal government position,the Katsina Emirate Council, Buhari’s traditional leaders have banned open grazing in Katsina emirate.
The ban on open grazing in the Katsina metropolis also extended to other adjourning communities.
Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumuni Kabir Umar
The directive to effect this ban was contained in a statement signed by Wakilin Kudin Katsina, Alhaji Abdu Iliyasu, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.
According to Alhaji Iliyasu, the directive became effective from Tuesday 3, August 2021, adding that machinery has been put in place for its effective implementation.
It will be recalled that Katsina, a state in North-West Nigeria, has been plagued with the menace of banditry, a development that has left thousands dead and millions displaced.
This decision by the Katsina Emirate comes weeks after Governor Aminu Masari revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari had, approved N6.25 billion for the state for the ranch project.
The Governor made the revelation during the commissioning of the Zobe Regional water scheme in the Safana Local Government Area of the state which was also attended by the President.
The Governor disclosed that the Federal Government had already made available five billion naira (N5b) out of the amount for the project.
“Mr. President has graciously approved the sum of N6.25 billion for ranch development purposes in Katsina State. Part of this amount, N5 billion is already in the account of the state government and within few weeks, you will see advertisements calling for interested companies and consultants that would wish to participate,” Governor Masari had said.
