Pursue Western Education — Masari To Herders

The Katsina State Government has asked herders and farmers indigenous to the state to continue enrolling their children in schools to obtain religious and western education.

The State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari made the call during the distribution of relief materials to 600 persons from 10 local government areas affected by insecurity in an event that was held in Dan-nakola village, Daura Local Government on Friday.

The Governor stated that being equipped with both religious and western education would be better for them and make them useful to their communities.

He said that his administration, within its power, would work for lasting peace between farmers and herders in Katsina State.

“These have made the state government seek support from the Federal Government to provide schools with permanent pastures, hospitals, mosques, modern diaries for the healthcare of farmers and herders”, he said.

He also assured that government would continue to take the fight against terrorists as efforts to secure lives and properties continue to be made.

In his remark, the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Association of Nigeria, Katsina State chapter, Mannir Lamido, expressed gratitude to the governor for showing compassion and improving the lives of Fulani in Katsina State.

He enjoined farmers and herders to continue supporting government programmes.

Each of the 600 beneficiaries received one irrigation machine, four sacks of manure and four goats.