By Sidi A. Umar
Sokoto
Sokoto state Government says it had donated fish feeds, seeds and other facilities worth N19 million to 140 fish farmers.
The Commissioner of Animal Health and Fisheries Development, Alhaji Tukur Alkali, disclosed this in Sokoto yesterday at a news briefing to mark two years in office of Governor Aminu Tambuwal.
He said:” The state government supported the fish farmers, including women, and pensioners to benefit from the starter pack programme in the state.”
Alkali said that the gesture was aimed at increasing and providing the needed protein food that can bridge the gap between its demand and supply.
The commissioner further said the state government has spent N 9.4 million to make adequate provision for pasture to livestock.
This is to further alleviate the emanating conflicts between farmers and herdsmen.
Alkali hinted that the administration has also approved the survey and demarcation of Nine grazing reserves across the state.
“These centers were meant for production, multiplication of the endangered and important species.”
