Gov. Namadi Unveils Pioneer Mobile Vet Clinics | Newskeeper

Image: Gov Namadi while launching the initiative.

By Salisu K Ismail

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has launched the Mobile Veterinary Clinics programme designed to provide free veterinary services to residents across the state’s 27 local government areas.

It was learned that, the initiative, which is the first of its kind in Jigawa State and the nation, is part of Governor Namadi's 12-point agenda aimed at improving the lives of citizens, particularly those in remote areas.

Speaking at the event launched, Thursday, at Garbau village, Miga local government area, Governor Namadi highlighted the transformative impact the program will have on the state’s agrarian economy, especially for the Fulani communities whose livelihoods depend on healthy livestock.

He outlined the key components of the initiative, including the provision of motocycles, free veterinary services, and a continuous supply of veterinary drugs to improve livestock health across the state.

“Each local government area will receive five fully equipped motorcycles to support mobile veterinary services. A total of 235 motorcycles have been distributed, adding to the existing fleet to make up 535 mobile veterinary clinics across the state.”

“The veterinary staff in each local government will travel to nomadic communities, offering services free of charge. This ensures that Fulani herders can maintain healthy cattle, which is essential to their way of life and to the state's economy.”

“Local governments have committed to ensuring an ongoing supply of medicines and vaccines, ensuring the long-term success of the programme and enhancing livestock health throughout Jigawa,” the governor said.

Governor Namadi further stressed the importance of maintaining harmony between farmers and herders, especially by safeguarding cattle routes and enhancing grazing reserves, saying that the areas will be equipped with watering points to ensure that herders have access to sufficient water for their cattle, as this will promote peaceful coexistence between communities.