Group Applauds Tinubu over Yobe Cargo Airport Takeover, Urges Buni to Invest Refund in Agriculture

The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has expressed its support for President Bola Tinubu's decision to take over the Yobe International Cargo Airport and has urged Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, to use the expected reimbursement for the project to invest in crucial sectors such as agriculture, commerce, and infrastructure.

KACRAN's National President, Hon. Khalil Bello, praised the federal government's move as a masterstroke for national economic development and commended Buni for his commitment to regional and national growth. The association believes that the fully operational airport will not only benefit Yobe but also the entire North-East, adjacent countries, and the wider business community by providing an efficient transport channel for agricultural produce, livestock products, and goods to both local and international markets.

They highlighted various commodities that the region could export, including sesame seeds, gum arabic, beans, groundnuts, grains, vegetables, fruits, cattle, sheep, goats, and fishery products. Bello advocated for the establishment of modern halal meat processing centers to enable the region to export processed beef, mutton, and goat meat to markets in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Asia.

He also emphasized the potential for the airport to strengthen regional economic integration by serving as a commercial gateway for six North-East states and neighboring countries. The association urged Buni to allocate a portion of the reimbursement to expand agricultural production, improve modern markets, plant trees, and enhance rural infrastructure to foster food security, create employment, and bolster the state's economy.