The Federal Government has begun the rehabilitation of the Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserve in Gombe State, aiming to transform it into a model for sustainable livestock development.
Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, announced the project during an inspection visit, stating it will include new road networks, a veterinary clinic, classrooms, solar energy, healthcare facilities, and improved water supply.
Home to over 5,000 herders, the 144,000-hectare reserve will also feature breed improvement centres and pasture cultivation to curb seasonal migration.
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Maiha emphasized a cooperative approach to land use between farmers and herders to reduce conflicts. "Farmers will provide crop residue as feed, and herders will supply manure to enhance soil fertility," he said.
The initiative is part of the National Livestock Growth Acceleration Strategy (NL-GAS), targeting 417 reserves nationwide. The Wawa-Zange upgrade is expected to improve food security, create jobs, and support Nigeria's economic diversification efforts.
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