The Jigawa State Fulani Community, have Endorsed the 2nd Term bids of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Umar Namadi and all All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates, for what they termed continuity in progress and prosperity.
The endorsement was made at a gathering held at the Manpower Development Institute in Dutse, where the community also commended the Jigawa State Government for its livestock development programmes and efforts to strengthen peaceful relations between farmers and herders.
The event was organised under the leadership of Alhaji Shehu Hadejia to appreciate the government’s interventions in the livestock sector.
Speaking at the gathering, the Leader of the Fulani Community, Shehu Hadejia praised the Namadi administration for establishing the Ministry of Livestock Development and introducing programmes to address the challenges facing herders.
He highlighted the gazetting of grazing reserves, animal vaccination exercises and other initiatives designed to improve livestock production and promote harmonious relationships between farming and herding communities.
Governor Namadi described the endorsement as a demonstration of the community’s confidence in his administration and its support for the APC ahead of the 2027 polls.
He said the gathering brought together Fulani representatives from different parts of Jigawa State to express their appreciation to the government and declare their political support.
The governor also reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of herders through the provision of grazing areas, watering facilities and sustainable animal feed.
He disclosed that the state was cultivating alfalfa to ensure adequate feed for livestock, while pledging continued support for essential services, including healthcare and education, in herding communities.
Namadi further revealed that the state government had invested about ₦3.1 billion in artificial insemination over the past two to three years to improve cattle breeds and boost milk production.
He added that regular livestock vaccination programmes were being sustained to prevent animal diseases and improve productivity.
The governor emphasised that peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders was essential to preserving the peace and stability enjoyed in Jigawa State.
He urged community leaders and residents to work closely with government authorities and security agencies to identify and report activities capable of undermining public peace.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Professor Salim Mohammed, highlighted the ministry’s achievements, including the demarcation of additional grazing reserves, livestock vaccination and public awareness campaigns on peaceful coexistence.
He said the initiatives were part of the state government’s broader efforts to strengthen the livestock sector and address the needs of herding communities.
Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Sankara, notes that the endorsement of the Fulani Community, has justified the overwhelming acceptance of President Ahmad Bola Tinubu, Governor Umar Namadi in turning the Nation mirage to prosperity.
Sankara commended Governor Namadi for near bringing to an end the lingering Hardee’s/Farmers persistent violence because of grazing land, noting that the intervention of the Governor has tremendously bring peace to Jigawa and improve harmonious coexistence.
