HeadlinesNews Stand NG

Jigawa commits N4.5 billion to three cattle ranches to curb farmers-herders clashes

Jigawa commits N4.5 billion to three cattle ranches to curb farmers-herders clashes
Photo courtesy of Nairametrics · Verified via News Stand NG
Source Attribution: Nairametrics

News Stand NG operates under ethical news aggregation guidelines. Source: Nairametrics. To read the unabridged investigative reporting and full gallery, visit the original publication.

Read Full Story on Nairametrics
AI Executive Briefing
Verified Synthesis~54s read
The Jigawa State Government has committed N4.5 billion to establish three modern cattle ranches as part of efforts to reduce farmers-herders clashes and strengthen livestock production in the state. Jigawa commits N4.5 billion to ranches Abdulrahman said the N4.5 billion project forms part of the N17.2 billion earmarked for livestock development in Jigawa State’s 2026 fiscal year.
Context & Background
  • ✦“The Jigawa government says it has embarked on a N4.5 billion project to establish three cattle ranches to encourage livestock development and end farmers/herders clashes.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Sunday:The Commissioner for Livestock Development, Prof. Salim Abdulrahman, disclosed this in an interview in Dutse on Sunday, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).2026:Jigawa commits N4.5 billion to ranches Abdulrahman said the N4.5 billion project forms part of the N17.2 billion earmarked for livestock development in Jigawa State’s 2026 fiscal year.50%:Ebola death rate exceeds 50% in DR Congo as US tightens travel restrictionsPTAD disburses N13.87 billion pension increment arrears to 18,822 retireesAradel’s 9M revenue hits N3.95 trillion, pre-tax profit rises 154%, declares interim dividend He identified the proposed locations as Sankara Grazing Reserve in Ringim, Kashamai Grazing Reserve in Kafin Hausa and Kukar Mekiya in Kiyawa.
Outlook & Next Steps
Follow original publisher reporting for subsequent developments, official responses, and verified updates.
Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
  • ✦The Jigawa State Government has committed N4.5 billion to establish three modern cattle ranches as part of efforts to reduce farmers-herders clashes and strengthen livestock production in the state.
  • ✦Jigawa commits N4.5 billion to ranches Abdulrahman said the N4.5 billion project forms part of the N17.2 billion earmarked for livestock development in Jigawa State’s 2026 fiscal year.
  • ✦“The Jigawa government says it has embarked on a N4.5 billion project to establish three cattle ranches to encourage livestock development and end farmers/herders clashes.
Key Facts:Sunday: The Commissioner for Livestock Development, Prof. Salim Abdulrahman, disclosed this in an interview in Dutse on Sunday, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).2026: Jigawa commits N4.5 billion to ranches Abdulrahman said the N4.5 billion project forms part of the N17.2 billion earmarked for livestock development in Jigawa State’s 2026 fiscal year.50%: Ebola death rate exceeds 50% in DR Congo as US tightens travel restrictionsPTAD disburses N13.87 billion pension increment arrears to 18,822 retireesAradel’s 9M revenue hits N3.95 trillion, pre-tax profit rises 154%, declares interim dividend He identified the proposed locations as Sankara Grazing Reserve in Ringim, Kashamai Grazing Reserve in Kafin Hausa and Kukar Mekiya in Kiyawa.Sunday: “Prof. Salim Abdulrahman, Commissioner for Livestock Development, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Dutse,” the NAN report read in part.
Editorial Excerpt

The Jigawa State Government has committed N4.5 billion to establish three modern cattle ranches as part of efforts to reduce farmers-herders clashes and strengthen livestock production in the state.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Story

What is the latest development regarding Benue State?

The Jigawa State Government has committed N4.5 billion to establish three modern cattle ranches as part of efforts to reduce farmers-herders clashes and strengthen livestock production in the state.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

Jigawa commits N4.5 billion to ranches Abdulrahman said the N4.5 billion project forms part of the N17.2 billion earmarked for livestock development in Jigawa State’s 2026 fiscal year.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

The Commissioner for Livestock Development, Prof. Salim Abdulrahman, disclosed this in an interview in Dutse on Sunday, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Related Topics & Entities

More Coverage on This Story