The Federal Government says it will partner with Gombe State, establish another grazing reserve in the Nono district of Yalmatu Deba Local Government Area of the State.
The establishment of the reserve is aimed at consolidating the gains so far recorded in the national livestock transformation programme.
The Gombe State Commissioner of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Muhammad Magaji Getado disclosed this at a meeting with officials of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Gombe State Chapter.
The Commissioner explained that the Nono Grazing Reserve, which is expected to sit on one hundred hectares of land, will consist of solar and motorized boreholes, clinics for both humans and animals, a milk collection centre and hay growing field for animal feeds among other facilities.
He said the establishment of a new grazing reserve in Nono district will not undermine the gains so far recorded in the Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserve, but a deliberate and conscious effort by the Federal and the Gombe State governments to bolster livestock production.
Magaji Getado remarked that the present administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is committed to the smooth implementation of the FG’s livestock transformation agenda in the State.
It is for this reason that the Gombe State Commissioner of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry disclosed that plans have reached an advanced stage to commence the vaccination of livestock in the State.
The commissioner appealed to members of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in the state to be vigilant in maintaining peace and security by reporting to security agencies, any strange or suspicious movement within their vicinity.
Earlier, the Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders, Modibbo Yahaya, thanked the administration of Governor Inuwa for being steadfast towards the welfare of its members in the State.
“The establishment of the Nono grazing reserve is another step in the right direction; so to me herders have never had it this good in Gombe State and we want to sincerely thank Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for always being there for us,” he said
