Kano–In a bid to help folks in Kano State, the Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) is set to give away sheep and goats to 6,000 individuals through their animal breeding program. This initiative aims to boost livestock and support the needy, particularly women and those with fewer resources in the area.
Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, the head of the KSADP, announced this effort during the official launch of the distribution program across different local areas, including Rano, Kibiya, Bunkure, Kura, Garun Mallam, and Sumaila.
He clarified that the program received funding from the Islamic Development Bank and the Lives and Livelihood Fund. The primary goal is to empower local residents, particularly women and youth, to raise livestock. These animals are valuable for food, income, and fertilizer production.
The state government’s goal is to provide small ruminant animals through KSADP, with the hope of improving the living conditions of those in need. Importantly, the animals will be given free of charge, and those who receive fattening sheep and goats will also get assistance in the form of animal feed and medications.
Muhammad emphasized the importance of using this opportunity wisely, especially given the current challenging economic conditions in the country. To enhance the health of the animals, the KSADP has trained and equipped community animal health workers to provide professional services and minimize livestock health issues.
One of the beneficiaries, Kala Bunkure, expressed gratitude to the Islamic Development Bank, the Lives and Livelihood Fund, and the state government for their support, promising to take good care of the animals. This initiative promises to bring much-needed relief to the local community and offers a chance for economic improvement.
