The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi has reiterated his administration’s commitment to become a leading player in the Halal meat exportation as Nigeria has been tipped to become number one hub of opportunities in the global halal economy.
The governor spoke at the launching of livestock distribution to women across the state under the Nigeria Community Action Resilient and Economic Stimulus NG -CARES, results area II (FADAMA CARES), held at Shuwarin, Kiyawa local government area of the state.
Recall that Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday during the Halal Economy Stakeholders Engagement Programme held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said the nation’s economic and demographic size puts it in an advantageous position to map out a vibrant investment sector for the global halal economy projected to reach a market value of $7.7 trillion by 2025.
Mr Namadi, represented by the state’s project coordinator of FADAMA CARES, Aliyu Inuwa, said…