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  • Bagudu approves N412 m compensation for township roads construction

    Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has approved the release of N412 million as compensation to property owners affected by ongoing township roads construction in four major towns in the state.

    The governor disclosed this in a statement by his Press Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Muazu, made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.

    Giving a breakdown of the amount, he said N153 million would be paid to land owners in Bena and Wasagu towns, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area.

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    Bagudu said N57 million would go to property owners in Kimba, Jega Local Government, and N115 million for the development of Ambursa town in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area.

    He said that N38 million would be disbursed to affected residents in Sabiyel, and N49 million to those affected in Kashin-Zama, Aliero Local Government.

    The governor said that payment of the compensation would start immediately to pave way for the commencement of work.

    “The construction of township roads is part of the effort of the present administration to accelerate urban development,’’ he said.

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  • Herdsmen: Kebbi provide amenities at settlements

    Herdsmen: Kebbi provide amenities at settlements

    Gov Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, has pledged to expand the scope of development at the designated settlements for herdsmen to forestall clashes between farmers and herdsmen.

    Bagudu, made the statement during a visit to Bele Sega Fango Fulani settlement in Teldu district of Argungu local government area.

    A statement by, Alhaji Abubakar Muazu, press secretary to the governor said that Bagudu promised to provide drinking water, schools, roads and health care facilities as well as other amenities.

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    He said that the governor who inspected some rural access roads in the area also pledged to improve road construction that would showcase the social and economic activities in the area.

    He said the herdsmen that travel to distant locations searching for pasture would soon return stressing that with basic amenities, the tension and violent clashes would be eliminated and peace would prevail.

    Earlier, Alhaji Lawali Yakubu, Yeldu‘s traditional leader said that the population of herdsmen in the area was large stressing that provision of amenities would enhance settlement of the herdsmen.

    NAN

  • Kebbi bans night travel by boats, canoe along River Niger

    Kebbi bans night travel by boats, canoe along River Niger

    Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state has issued a standing order to the Police, traditional leaders and officials of marine inland water ways, banning night travel by boat and canoe.

    A statement by Alhaji Abubakar Muazu, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in Birnin Kebbi on Friday indicated the ban was announced at Giron Misa village in Shanga Local Government Area.

    He said the Governor was in the village to condole families of victims of a Canoe accident last Monday that claimed six lives with 12 missing while 50 passengers were rescued.

    The governor directed security agencies to enforce the ban on night travel by boats and canoe operators along River Niger.

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    In an interview the Chairman of Shanga Local Government Area, Alhaji Aminu  Arzika, said the ban would be enforced, stressing that traders that travel by boat to neighboring markets would be advised to travel during the day time.

    The news men reports that last Monday, Feb. 5, two Canoes carrying 68 passengers collided and capsized on River Niger.

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  • Kebbi to disburse N28m to fish farmers

    Kebbi to disburse N28m to fish farmers

    Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi says the state government will disburse N28 million to fish farmers as financial assistance in its efforts to boost food production.

    The governor said this in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday via a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Muazu.

    He said that the assistance was aimed at enhancing the economic well-being of fish farmers and increasing the protein intake of the citizens.

    Bagudu said that his administration was making efforts to introduce additional species of fish, adding that “fingerlings will also be supplied to fish farmers to enhance their productivity.’’

    A fish farmer, Malam Mohammed Bello, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in an interview, that the assistance would further boost employment and encourage more people to embark on fish farming.

    NAN reports that the Kebbi Government recently indicated its commitment to training 500 farmers on modern fish farming techniques so as to boost fish production in the state.

  • Governor calls for adoption of vernacular for teaching in schools

    Gov. Alhaji Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, has called for the adoption of vernacular for teaching and learning in Nigerian schools to fast track development.

    This call was contained in a statement issued by Alhaji Abubakar Mu’azu, the Press Secretary to the governor in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.

    Bagudu made the call when he attended the annual Hausa cultural week held at the Adamu Augie College of Education in Argungu.

    The statement expressed the belief that that the adoption of vernacular in teaching and learning would facilitate the development required especially in science and technology.

    The governor said the use of Hausa language would assist to promote peace and understanding among the people as well as create the needed rapport between the government and the governed.

    He lauded the management and students for the annual Hausa cultural festival that had sustained cultural values, beliefs and tradition over the years.