Much Debated, Controversial Cattle Colony to Begin Next Week
Much Debated, Controversial Cattle Colony to Begin Next Week
Following incessant killings resulting from farmers and herdsmen clashes in various parts of the country, the government had proposed the establishment of cattle colonies as measure to help arrest the situation.
This was made known by the minister of agriculture and rural development, Audu Ogbeh, who disclosed this when he visited the agriculture and veterinary complex of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He never minced word had he made it clear that states which are not interested in the idea would be exempted, knowing fully well that some states as publicly reject the initiative, including the minister owned state, Benue
Speaking on behalf of the The federal government directive he did say from next week, work will commence on establishment of cattle colonies across the country. This is part of the resolutions by the committee set up to solve the killings, Ogbeh said
“One of the most topical issues we have today is that of farmers and herdsmen clashes,” he said.
“If we do not deal with it quickly, we run the risk of damaging the harmony and the co-existence of Nigeria as a country. The killings are getting too many.
“In our attempt to solve the problem, we have proffered certain solutions but perhaps we were not sensitive enough to Nigeria’s fragile sensitivities and suspicions.
“When we spoke of colonies, we were immediately greeted with reactions that this was an attempt to cease Nigeria’s land and give to the Fulanis to colonise.
“The intention is not for Fulanis or anyone to colonize any territory. It is to provide a haven for cattle to graze in peace under controlled environments to prevent the conflicts between farmers and herdsmen.
“Only yesterday, a committee was set up by the vice-president with members, most of them, state governors discussing this matter and resolving that states that are interested will begin work on this matter as soon as next week.’’
Following incessant killings resulting from farmers and herdsmen clashes in various parts of the country, the government had proposed the establishment of cattle colonies as measure to help arrest the situation.
This was made known by the minister of agriculture and rural development, Audu Ogbeh, who disclosed this when he visited the agriculture and veterinary complex of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He never minced word had he made it clear that states which are not interested in the idea would be exempted, knowing fully well that some states as publicly reject the initiative, including the minister owned state, Benue
Speaking on behalf of the The federal government directive he did say from next week, work will commence on establishment of cattle colonies across the country. This is part of the resolutions by the committee set up to solve the killings, Ogbeh said
“One of the most topical issues we have today is that of farmers and herdsmen clashes,” he said.
“If we do not deal with it quickly, we run the risk of damaging the harmony and the co-existence of Nigeria as a country. The killings are getting too many.
“In our attempt to solve the problem, we have proffered certain solutions but perhaps we were not sensitive enough to Nigeria’s fragile sensitivities and suspicions.
“When we spoke of colonies, we were immediately greeted with reactions that this was an attempt to cease Nigeria’s land and give to the Fulanis to colonise.
“The intention is not for Fulanis or anyone to colonize any territory. It is to provide a haven for cattle to graze in peace under controlled environments to prevent the conflicts between farmers and herdsmen.
“Only yesterday, a committee was set up by the vice-president with members, most of them, state governors discussing this matter and resolving that states that are interested will begin work on this matter as soon as next week.’’
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