Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed two payments into legislation in the course of the twenty eighth Govt Council Assembly, geared toward supporting irrigation farming and water useful resource administration within the state.
The legal guidelines embrace the Water Customers Affiliation Institution Regulation, 2025, and an modification to the WRECA Regulation, permitting the state authorities to nominate a Deputy Managing Director for the Water Sources Engineering and Development Company (WRECA).
In response to a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the Water Customers Affiliation Regulation authorizes the state to undertake operations, upkeep, and building of irrigation tasks.
“With the passage of this invoice into legislation, the Kano State Authorities can now start the development of a large-scale irrigation mission at Jakara Dam,” the assertion learn. “This mission has the capability to offer 1,500 hectares for irrigation farming.”
The Commissioner of Water Sources, Hon. Haruna Doguwa, stated the legislation will allow entry to funds for the Jakara Dam Irrigation Undertaking.
“This legislation will give us entry to funds amounting to sixteen billion naira (₦16 billion) for the development of the Jakara Dam Irrigation Undertaking,” he stated. “1000’s of farmers in Minjibir, Gabasawa, Gezawa, and surrounding areas will profit immediately.”
Doguwa additionally acknowledged that the federal government plans to open a devoted account and deposit 5 billion naira (₦5 billion) to assist farmers engaged in low season farming.
“Little doubt, this main irrigation mission will create extra wealth, generate job alternatives, and enhance agricultural produce within the state,” he added.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has beforehand emphasised the significance of agriculture and infrastructure in his administration. The signing of those legal guidelines is a part of that strategy.
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