Jega Hails Tinubu’s Capacity To Tackle Nigeria’s Deep-Rooted Farmer-Herder Crisis

Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Livestock Reforms, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has affirmed that the president possesses the capability to address Nigeria’s persistent farmers-herders conflict.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Jega emphasized that with the right reforms and active backing from key stakeholders, the long-running crisis could be significantly reduced.

He made this known on Monday during a Distinguished Personality Lecture at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, themed: “The Political Economy of Livestock Development in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects.”

The former INEC Chairman attributed the increasing tension between farmers and herders to growing land pressure, climate change, and poor natural resource governance — all of which, he said, must be confronted through comprehensive livestock sector reforms.

According to Jega, successful implementation requires the collaboration of the National Assembly, security agencies, and state governments.

“President Tinubu has shown both the determination and capability to tackle this issue. But to succeed, his administration needs the full support of relevant stakeholders to carry out evidence-based reforms,” he stated.