AFRICA

Jigawa to Convert Dutse Airfield to Cargo Airport, Says Governor Namadi

The Jigawa state governor, Alhaji Umar Namadi, has said that arrangements have been concluded to convert Dutse airport to a cargo airport as part of his administration’s effort to boost international trade relations with the outside world.

In a statement signed by Hajiya Zainab Ringim, Senior Special Adviser Media Affairs, he said the state government engaged in direct talks with foreign investors to upgrade the Maigatari livestock market.

“The governor stated, “We have our airport here, and we are trying to see how we can convert this airport to cargo airport, and when that is done, we will see how we can open our livestock market.”

“The governor further assured that “we have a lot of investors who will come and invest in terms of cold rooms, in terms of modern abattoirs and when that is done, we will now open Maigatari livestock market beyond the shores of this country”

He further explained that the Airport would be used to export livestock from the state to foreign countries “We are not only trying to develop that market, but we want to take it beyond the shores of Nigeria and that’s why we are having discussions with international investors who willing to join us on this issue”

He said, “As a government, we are trying to improve the market, and part of our plan is to rebuild that market, and when we rebuild it, we will give specific attention to livestock.”

The statement revealed that the state government “is currently having a lot of discussions with the federal ministry of agriculture and food security, and other partners on how we can develop Maigatari livestock market”

The governor disclosed that “we are not only trying to develop that market, but we want to take it beyond the shores of Nigeria and that’s why we are having discussions with development partners, we are having discussions with international investors so that when they come in, we will sit down and do what we can do.”

Governor Namadi said at the moment “We are trying to make some arrangements on how we can upgrade our abattoirs to modern abattoirs.”

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano.

Follow us on:

AriseNews

Recent Posts

Okpebholo: Obaseki Frustrating Handing Over Power To Me

Senator Okpebholo has accused Obaseki of attempting to frustrate a peaceful power transfer and making…

8 hours ago

Tens of Thousands Protest In Valencia Over Floods, Demand Resignation Of Regional Leader Carlos Mazón

Valencia’s citizens are protesting and demanding accountability after the deadly floods, criticising regional head Carlos…

13 hours ago

Qatar Suspends Mediation Efforts in Israel-Hamas Talks Amid Escalating Tensions, Diplomatic Frustrations

Qatar has suspended its mediation role in Israel-Hamas talks, citing lack of willingness from both…

13 hours ago

Ukrainian War: Varsity Don Asks UN, Others to Stop Russia from Alleged Recruitment of Nigerian Women

A Nasarawa professor Akyala has urged the UN to condemn Russia’s alleged illegal human labour…

14 hours ago

Trump Wins All Swing States, With Arizona Win Projected In 2024 US Election Victory

Trump has been projected to win Arizona, completing a sweep of all seven swing states

15 hours ago

Equatorial Guinea’s Baltasar Remanded in Prison over 400 Sex Tapes Scandal

Equatorial Guinea’s former anti-graft chief Engonga has been jailed in for allegedly recording over 400…

15 hours ago