Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has launched mobile veterinary clinics, aimed at providing free veterinary services across the state’s 27 local government areas.
The programme is the first of its kind in Jigawa, aligning with the administration’s 12-point agenda to improve the quality of life for residents, particularly in rural and nomadic communities.
During the launch at Garbau village in Miga Local Government Area, Governor Namadi emphasised the programme’s significance for the state’s agricultural economy, especially for the Fulani herders whose livelihoods depend on livestock.
The initiative includes the provision of motorcycles, free veterinary services, and a continuous supply of veterinary drugs to improve livestock health.
Governor Namadi announced that each local government area would receive five fully equipped motorcycles for mobile veterinary services, bringing the total fleet to 535 mobile clinics across the state.
He said veterinary staff will travel to remote communities to provide services at no cost, ensuring the health of cattle and supporting the Fulani herders’ way of life.
Governor Namadi also announced other complementary efforts, such as the renovation of nomadic schools, the employment of 235 nomadic teachers, and the appointment of 10 Fulani advisors to the governor.
He said his administration was also working on a programme to buy milk from Fulani herders at fair prices, providing them with a stable income and improving their standard of living.
The governor also stressed the importance of maintaining harmony between farmers and herders by safeguarding cattle routes, enhancing grazing reserves, and ensuring access to water through new watering points.