The disease, which broke out in April, has affected 350 pig farms in the state, causing the deaths of more than 4,000 pigs and 2,500 piglets.
The initiative aims to boost food production and protect farmers from flood-related losses.
The Jigawa government has set up a transit herders registration committee as part of renewed security and governance measures to combat insecurity.
The Federal University Birnin Kebbi, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund, has inaugurated the ‘Green Rising Campaign’ with the planting of 1,000 tree seedlings.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has been selected by the African Association of Insect Scientists (AAIS) for the Award for Transformational Leadership in Food Security and Agricultural Resilience.
Nigeria and development partners have validated the draft SAPZ policy to accelerate agro-industrial development, attract $4.4 billion investment and create jobs.
FG says SAPZ policy will unlock agro-industrial growth, attract private investment, boost agricultural value addition and improve food and nutrition security.
The seedlings comprise economic and non-economic tree species intended to increase tree cover.
He said lower production and reduced planting would significantly reduce food availability in major markets nationwide.
The governor noted that his administration has invested along the entire agricultural value chain.
