President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee for the reform of the livestock industry to offer long-term solutions to the lingering clashes between herders and farmers in the country.
Tinubu announced the establishment of the committee on Thursday in Abuja following the submission of a report from the National Conference on Livestock Reforms and Mitigation of Associated Conflicts in Nigeria.
The President stated that the establishment of the committee is a “life-changing opportunity” for Nigeria, as it has the potential to transform the livestock industry and create jobs for millions of people.”
“The Federal Government is fully prepared to cover the cost of acquiring the land. These opportunities will provide gainful employment for our veterinary doctors while opening doors for the private sector as the provision of new educational opportunities for herders’ and their children emerge. Medical facilities will be established. This is a life-changing opportunity that we have,” Tinubu said.
Tinubu also commended the former Governor of Kano State and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, for convening the National Conference on Livestock Reforms and Mitigation of Associated Conflicts in Nigeria, which produced the report that informed the establishment of the committee.
According to him, the conflict between herders and farmers is a homegrown problem that has persisted for too long.
“Out of every tragedy, if you are careful, you will see an opportunity. We have faced this conflict for some time. We know it is a homegrown problem.
It is very hard for people to stay away from their traditional, old ways,“I tried in 2018 to bring about a solution to this problem, but it proved elusive. But I’ve been told not to ever give up and today I believe the solution is here.”
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