- Project Coordinator Zaharaddeen Hamisu announced the initiative on Tuesday
The Kano State government has earmarked N350 million to improve infrastructure in five key cattle markets as part of its State Agro-Pastoral Development Project.
The markets slated for upgrades include Falgore, Wudil, Dumbulum, Danbatta, and Getso. The improvements will feature the construction of loading ramps, boreholes, toilet facilities, solar lighting for enhanced security, and drainage systems.
Project Coordinator Zaharaddeen Hamisu announced the initiative on Tuesday during a press briefing at the Wudil Local Government Area headquarters. He emphasised the government’s commitment to easing the challenges faced by traders in the state.
“The state government did its best to address the challenges facing the markets to enable the traders to carry out hitch-free business activities,” he said.
The project is set for completion by June 2025, with further developments planned for the Wudil cattle market. Hamisu urged market users to contribute to maintaining the infrastructure, suggesting that traders create revenue-generating measures to support the government’s efforts.
Ahmad Dauda, acting Chairman of the Wudil Cattle Market Union, highlighted the market’s significance, revealing that over three million cows are brought in every Friday from states including Borno, Bauchi, Yobe, Sokoto, Taraba, Plateau, and Adamawa.
He called on the government to establish a bank within the market to address the risks associated with handling large cash transactions.
“Traders are generating more than N50 billion on every market day. We, therefore, call on the state government to provide a bank in the market to reduce the risk involved in handling huge amounts of money,” Dauda said.
The improvements aim to modernise the markets and boost economic activity in the region.
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