Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle has declared that, his government has procured and distributed over 900 cows and 5,663 rams to various categories of people including less priviledge ones ahead of Id-el kabir celebration coming up on Friday.
The Governor who made the declarationon on Thursday at a Sallah Broadcast in Gusau noted that, less priviledge persons and released abductees were accorded priority in the distribution exercise.
The Governor who did not declared the amount spent by the government for the Sallah intervention noted that, part of the achievement of his administration is facilitation of the return of peace in the state adding that, markets earlier closed due to the ramoant activities of the bandits are now open and fully operational and cordial relationship between aggrieved Fulani herdsmen and farmers have been revived.
Matawalle noted further that, people from various communities earlier chased away by the bandits have been reunited and will be celebrating their Id-el Kabir home saying, this has been achieved through the collective effort of all stakeholders.
The Governor who commended the effort of Zamfara State both within and outside the state noted that, the prayer is helping alot in changing the narratives in the state.
He noted further that, his administration will continue to implement policies and programmes that will impact positively on the lives of Zamfara people.
The Governor used the opportunity to urged the people to use the lessons of the Id-el Kabir festivities to promote peace and socio-economic prosperity of the state.
