The take-off of the multi-million naira Bobi grazing reserve in Mariga local government area of Niger State is around the corner as the foliage is growing to an advanced stage. Tribune Online reports that while going around the facility, the governor observed different kinds of imported animal pasture were being cultivated and new proteinous feed with high yield are planted on over 300 hectares of land. Alhaji Tafida added that any cattle coming into the reserve will undergo a rigorous medical checkup, subjecting them to quarantine and vaccination to avoid any outbreak of disease amongst the cattle. He said 200 hectares of super napia, and 100 hectares for super grains have been planted while assuring the governor that in a few weeks, the reserve will be wearing a new look. He explained that the fence will have four gates, observation towers while surveillance cameras with the capacity to capture any object from a distance of two kilometres are to be mounted.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 08, 2020 09:11 UTC