Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State says the RUGA settlement
programme remains the best option for settling nomads in a
permanent abode and enhance livestock production in the
country.
Bagudu made the statement while conducting journalists round
some Fulani settlements in Jega Local Government Area on
Tuesday.
“RUGA is just a Rural Grazing Area. It was conceived a long time
ago to bring into one place nomads and their animals for permanent
settlement, with all the necessary provision of pasture and grazing
to improve animal husbandry.
“It still remains the best option for settling nomads in a
permanent abode and enhance livestock production in the country,’’
the governor said.
He gave an assurance that his administration would continue to
provide basic amenities to all Fulani settlements in the state.
“The amenities will include water, schools and health facilities
in furtherance of our effort to meet the objectives of the RUGA
programme,” Bagudu said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that some of the settlements
visited were Runtu Birni Malam and Ingarje Jandutsi in Jega Local
Government.
Others were Kirya and Banbala in Suru Local Government Area.
A cross section of Fulani leaders expressed appreciation to the
governor for his fraternal visit and urged the state government to
rehabilitate water facilities in their settlements.
(NAN)
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