Zamfara Has Announced Plans To Established RUGA Settlement

Bello Matawalle, the governor of Zamfara state has announced plans to establish RUGA settlements in the state.

The governor stated this while hosting the Speaker House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila in Zamfara.

Controversy has trailed the Federal government’s plan to establish the settlements around the country to resolve farmers-herders clash and has forced government to suspend it.

Some governors have seen it as a welcome development, while others have distanced themselves from the initiative and say it could lead to more attacks in different communities.

“We in Zamfara have embraced the Ruga concept and will establish three of such in our three senatorial districts,” Matawalle said.

“Already 100 hectares of land each has been earmarked for this purpose where schools, clinics, water and grazing reserves will be provided. This will go a long way in resetting the herdsmen and avert the return of banditry in the state.”

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Gbajabiamila, stated that, he visited the state to make an on- the- spot assessment of the state, as well as interface with the stakeholders so that the House of Representative will make informed decisions on “whatever they will discuss regarding peace on Zamfara”

He commended the governor for charting a new course for peace in the state.

The Speaker stated that members of the House of Representatives will initiate a program that will empower and “pull the people out of poverty”.

“I commend your governor for his success in so short a time,” he said.

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