From Mika’il Tsoho, Ditse
The Jigawa State executive Council has officially approved the establishment of three (3) modern cattle ranches, to be located across the three senatorial districts of the State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information Alhaji Sagir Musa and made it available to news men in Dutse adding that, this landmark decision marks a significant step towards modernizing agricultural practices, boosting the local economy, and fostering lasting peace in the region.
He said, the initiative is designed in strict alignment with the Federal Government’s National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP 2018–2028), aiming to transition cattle rearing in Nigeria from nomadic pastoralism to a more sustainable, profitable, and secure sedentary model.
“To ensure the sustainability and global competitiveness of these ranches, the Jigawa State Government will execute this project under a robust Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. The ranches will be anchored by a professionally managed livestock value chain”, he said.
According to him, this collaborative approach will leverage private sector efficiency, funding, and technical expertise while the State provides the enabling environment and regulatory oversight.
The professional management of the value chain will encompass: High-yield dairy and beef production.Modern veterinary clinics and disease control centers.Pasture development and year-round feed and water provision and Livestock processing and packaging facilities.
The Council approval for the ranches reflects equitable development and economic impact by situating one ranch in each of the three senatorial districts: Jigawa North-West (Ringim – Sankara Grazing Reserved 510Ha), Jigawa North-East (Kafin Hausa – Kashamai Grazing Reserved 510Ha), and Jigawa South-West (Kiyawa – Kukar Mekiya Grazing Reserved 510Ha), adding that, the State Government ensures that the economic benefits of this massive agricultural investment are equitably distributed.
He said, the project is expected to yield multiple benefits for the people of Jigawa State, including conflict resolution by reducing the perennial farmer-herder clashes by providing dedicated, well-equipped spaces for livestock rearing.
It will also add to job creation by generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs for the youth and women in the host communities across the livestock value chain (from feed production to meat and dairy processing), as well as revenue generation by expanding the State’s internally generated revenue (IGR) through taxes, land leases, and active participation in the national and international beef and dairy markets.
