Jigawa Government Empowers 88 Women with Goat Rearing Initiative

In a bid to enhance economic empowerment and support rural women, the Jigawa State Government has launched a goat distribution program, benefiting 88 women in Birniwa Local Government Area. A total of 264 goats were allocated to the selected beneficiaries as part of the state’s broader efforts to promote livestock farming and improve household income generation.

The initiative was officially flagged off by Governor Umar Namadi, who praised the Birniwa Local Government Chairman, Mallam Shehu, for aligning with the state’s Goat Rearing Scheme. The governor emphasized his administration’s commitment to agricultural empowerment, citing other interventions such as the 100-hectare rice cultivation project spanning all 27 local government areas in the state.

Program Details & Objectives

🔹 Each beneficiary received two she-goats and one he-goat, ensuring sustainable breeding and income growth.
🔹 A team of mobile veterinary professionals has been assigned to monitor the goats’ health and well-being.
🔹 The initiative aligns with the state’s agricultural development agenda, which includes providing affordable and subsidized farming inputs to farmers.

The Birniwa council chairman, Mallam Shehu, encouraged the recipients to properly care for the animals, noting that the program aims to uplift women entrepreneurs by giving them a reliable source of income. He also expressed gratitude to the governor for approving the initiative and other women-focused empowerment programs in the region.

Voices from the Community

Beneficiaries such as Dija Aminu and Alhajeti Umaru expressed their appreciation for the program, pledging to nurture the goats to maximize their benefits.

This initiative is a significant step toward livestock-based empowerment, demonstrating how small-scale animal farming can serve as a pathway to financial stability for rural communities.