••Initiative aims to combat poverty and promote livestock entrepreneurship.
By Suleiman Ibrahim.
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has inaugurated the second phase of the Livestock Fattening Programme under the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project, aimed at empowering women and combating poverty.
The governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, announced in a statement on Tuesday that the initiative involves the distribution of livestock to women across the state’s 44 local government areas.
During the flag-off ceremony, Governor Yusuf announced that 7,158 goats would be distributed to 2,386 women in the current phase, with each beneficiary receiving three goats.
Subsequent phases of the program will see the distribution of 1,342 cows and 1,822 rams to women and youths.
Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling poverty through innovative and inclusive initiatives, emphasizing that the program is a cornerstone of efforts to empower women and youths while boosting economic independence.
He urged beneficiaries to utilize the livestock responsibly and ensure that the initiative achieves its intended goals.
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“This initiative is not just about distributing livestock but about fostering a sustainable economic model that uplifts communities and reduces dependency on government aid,” the governor said.
