The Kano State Government has said that the ban of alcohol sales in the state does not contradict Nigeria’s constitution.
Dr. Abba Sufi, Director-General, Kano State Hisbah Board, an agency of the state government made the comments while responding to questions surrounding the recent seizure and destruction of over 30 trailer loads of beer in Kano State during the Christmas period.
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje said that his administration has spent N208 million ($573,000) to empower 5,200 tea sellers in the state.
The announcement was made on Saturday during an empowerment programme at the Government House, Kano.
The governor said that the beneficiaries were selected from 484 wards in the 44 local government areas in the state.
The Nigerian Government and local dairy firm, L&Z Integrated Dairy Farms based in Kano have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing the dairy sector and helping to tackle the recurring Fulani herdsmen and farmers clashes in Nigeria.
The MOU signing which took place in Abuja had the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh sign for the Federal Government, while L&Z Integrated Dairy Farm chairman Keith Richards signed for the company.
