President Tinubu Aims To Tackle Farmer-Herder Conflict Through Creation Of Ministry Of Livestock Devt
President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a new ministry called ‘ Ministry of Livestock Development’ through which the federal government plans to tackle farmer-herder conflict in the country.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that President Tinubu approved the creation of the new ministry on Tuesday after inaugurating the Presidential Committee on Livestock Reforms at the Council Chamber of the State House , Abuja.
The committee is tasked with providing sector-focused solutions to age-long farmer-herder conflict..
‘Who says the solution is far? I say, ‘No’, the solution is here. Majority of you have great experience and you want Nigeria to prosper.
To enable Nigeria to finally take advantage of livestock farming, we have seen the solution and opportunity for this adversity that has plagued us over the years and I believe the prosperity is here in our hands’ he said.
President Tinubu added that sequel to the decision to create the new ministry , the Federal Government is fully prepared to cover the cost of acquiring lands to ensure the peaceful coexistence of pastoralists and the farmers.
While President Tinubu will head the committee on livestock reforms, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, is the deputy chairman.
The committee is expected to propose recommendations aimed at fostering a peaceful coexistence between herders and farmers as this will ensure the security and economic well-being of Nigerians.
Recall that the National Livestock Reforms Committee headed by APC National Chairman, Alhaji Abdulahi Ganduje had on September 14, 2023, recommended the creation of ‘Ministry of Livestock Resources’ to, among other things, reduce the decades-long gory conflict between farmers and nomadic cattle herders -Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
