Zamfara state Governor Bello Matawalle has said he will establish RUGA settlement in the state as part of celebrations marking his100 days in office.
Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bala Maru, Monday in Gusau, the governor he will formally launch the RUGA settlement which the state government has already allocated 100 hectares of land from each of the three senatorial districts of the state.
He said the RUGA project in the state was wider in scope than the original plan of the federal government.
The governor said September 2 – 6 has been set aside for the celebration where the state would showcase its rich culture to the rest of the world.
He said the administration has every reason to celebrate as it was common knowledge that a lot has been achieved in spite of the security challenges.
The governor said free medical services, drugs as well as fertiliser would be provided to some selected existing Fulani settlements during the period.
