Senate President laments neglect of livestock sector, calls for government support

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Thursday lamented that the livestock sub-sector has suffered neglect over the years and called on the authourities to accord the sector due recognition and support.   Lawan made the call while playing host to a delegation from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, led by the Minister, Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar and also representatives of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, led by its President, Dr. Mrs. Adetuberu Catherine Olutoyin.   In his remarks, the Senate President noted that the livestock sector did not get…

MINNA MARKET INFERNO:Gov Sani Bello sympathises with victims, pledges govt support

Niger State Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello has sympathized with marketers at the Minna Central over a fire out break especially those whose shops were involved in the inferno. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Mary Noel-Berje, the Governor who expressed deep concern over the situation said “it is indeed a sad and difficult moment to those whose shops gutted with fire. “My heart goes out to them all and i pray whatever that have been lost will be replenish by Almighty God”, he added. The Governor while asking…