FG Launches Pilot Cattle Ranch Scheme for Herders to Reduce Crisis

The Federal Government has initiated a pilot cattle ranch program for herders in order to reduce conflicts between farmers and herders in the nation.

Speaking on behalf of the Director General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall, Yusuf Bukar, during a capacity building and Technical Training session on Pilot Cattle Ranch, Fodder farm, and Orchard planting in Nguru Local Government Area, Yobe State, Yavala expressed regret that the conflicts between farmers and herders, exacerbated by climate change, have led to numerous casualties, displacements, resettlements, and loss of assets such as livestock.

Speaking at the event, the National President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Baba Othman, elucidated that the economy can experience a significant boost through income regeneration when cattle ranching is adequately backed by essential infrastructure and other social amenities.