In a move to consolidate on the achievements made so far in the livestock sector, Gombe State Commissioner in charge of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperatives, Dr. Barnabas Malle on Monday, led other officials of the Ministry on an inspection visit to Gombe Veterinary clinic at Tashan Dukku undergoing rehabilitation and upgrade to a full fledge Veterinary hospital.
Others on the team were the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mohammed Ibrahim Jalo accompanied by the Project Coordinator, Gombe State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project [L-PRES], Prof. Usman Bello Abubakar.
Speaking at the site of the project, the Commissioner commended the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, and the L-PRES Project for the laudable achievement.
He said that the move is in line with the present administration’s Livestock Reform Agenda towards transforming the sector into a huge revenue-generating hub for the state government, livestock farmers, and value chain actors in the livestock industry.
He highlighted the significance of transforming the clinic into a hospital to accommodate the commitment and passion of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s administration to produce healthy livestock aimed at re-positioning the state into a hub of livestock production, processing, and marketing.
‘’With a veterinary hospital, disease surveillance laboratory, rehabilitated livestock markets completed across the state and planned construction the of an International Livestock Market and Ultra Modern Abattoir Gombe State will become a hub for global livestock business activities,” he added.
He, therefore, called on the contractor to adhere to the specifications in accordance with the World Bank contract agreement and ensure speedy completion of the project so that it will be put into use.
Earlier in his remarks, the L-PRES Project Coordinator, Prof. U.B. Abubakar expressed appreciation to the State Governor Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his kind support since the inception of the project.
He also commended the National L-PRES Coordination Office and the World Bank for supporting the efforts of Gombe State Government to transform the livestock sector.
He, however, called the attention of the contractor to rectify the observations made at the small and large ruminant unit wall which requires improved plastering and finishing with glossy paint to easily clean up blood stains.
He also called on him to improve the drainage in the unit to provide easy access for water and blood to the outside soak-away he is required to construct.
Similar observations made included the Doctors in Charge Office which requires improved finishing to meet the required standard and the need to hang hooks at the rabbis isolation room and planting of trees at the premises to protect the environment and beautify the surroundings among others.
In his response, the Contractor assured the inspection team that all observations had been noted and would be implemented without delay.
