By Ishaq Zaki
Talata-Mafara (Zamfara), Dec. 22, 2020 The Emir of Talata-Mafara, Alhaji Bello Muhammad-Barmo has urged the Zamfara government to reduce the housing deficit facing Talata-Mafara town.
Muhammad-Barmo made the call in Talata-Mafara on Tuesday, at a town hall meeting for Zamfara West on the state’s 2021 appropriation bill.
“We are aware of the state government’s plan in the 2021 budget to provide 10,000 houses across the state.
“We want government to include Talata-Mafara town among beneficiaries of such projects.
“We have challenge of housing considering the higher institutions located in Talata-Mafara Town, such as State University and Polythecnic”, he said.
The emir also called for the establishment of a modern veterinary hospital in the area.