Gov Matawalle gives go ahead for RUGA to take off in Zamfara

The governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has given the go ahead for the implementation of RUGA scheme with a directive for immediately construction of RUGA settlements in the state from Tuesday.

Governor Matawalle gave the nod on Saturday, moments after receiving the new Ruga master plan from the project consultant, Mr. Emmanuel Ozigi.

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Matawalle also revealed that the RUGA settlements would be located in the three senatorial districts of the state and would be fully and jointly funded by the state and the 14 local government councils of Zamfara State.

According to the state governor, the scheme was aimed at “showcasing to the world that the peace process embarked by this administration is working.

He added: “The Ruga project will not only be beneficial to the Fulani but all citizens of the state as the derivable benefits are enormous and a way of boosting the economy of the state and its citizens.”

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