Kano governor distributes over 7,158 goats to support 2,386 women

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In a bid to combat poverty and promote economic self-reliance, Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has inaugurated the second phase of the Livestock Fattening Programme under the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project.

The governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the initiative involves the distribution of livestock to women across the state’s 44 local government areas, aimed at supporting livestock entrepreneurship among vulnerable groups.

During the flag-off ceremony, Yusuf announced that 7,158 goats would be distributed to 2,386 women in the current phase, with each beneficiary receiving three goats.

The programme also plans to distribute 1,342 cows and 1,822 rams to women and youths in subsequent phases.