President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for the establishment of a dedicated Presidential Committee aimed at reforming the livestock industry and offering long-term solutions to the recurring conflicts between herders and farmers in Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The President made this announcement in Abuja on Thursday, following the submission of a comprehensive report from the National Conference on Livestock Reforms and the Mitigation of Associated Conflicts in Nigeria….CONTINUE READING
The conference was convened by Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, the former Executive Governor of Kano State and the current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement released by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu highlighted the committee’s mandate to collaborate closely with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
The committee is tasked with proposing recommendations to promote peaceful coexistence between herders and farmers, all while safeguarding the security and economic prosperity of every Nigerian.
President Tinubu expressed the federal government’s commitment to covering the expenses associated with land acquisition for potential initiatives.
He underscored the transformative potential of these opportunities, including the creation of employment for veterinary doctors and avenues for private sector involvement. Additionally, he envisioned new educational prospects for herders and their children and the establishment of medical facilities.
He emphasized, “This represents a life-changing opportunity before us. Picture a Nigeria capable of producing enough milk for our schoolchildren, envision us becoming net exporters of cheese and yogurt, contemplate the significant growth of a Nigerian leather industry through extensive skin production, and imagine the establishment of widespread cold storage facilities generating employment nationwide. All these possibilities lie within our reach.”
President Tinubu also commended Ganduje for gathering the finest minds and experts to address the longstanding challenges between pastoralists and farmers.
