The Federal Government says work will commence next week on cattle colonies in states that has indicated interest to establish them.

Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, disclosed this on Friday during a visit to the Agriculture and Veterinary Complex of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Ogbeh said that the National Economic Council on Thursday set up a 10-member committee comprising the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, as Chairman and nine governors to facilitate the commencement of the cattle colonies in interested states.

“We are happy that we are making progress in agriculture now.

“One of the most topical issues we have today is that of farmers and herdsmen clashes.

“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 colonise 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.’’

The minister said that the Federal Government would engage the services of the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) to assist in the production of fodder for cattle.

According to him, open grazing is posing serious challenges and it is not too efficient for the cattle.
Ogbeh described open grazing as a `torture’ to cattle which usually do not enjoy long distance walks.

“It doesn’t allow us to harvest milk; the cows are not well fed. What is going on is almost torture to animals.

“If we can create a new environment for cattle, give them what they need, protect them from rustlers, the herdsmen will quickly discover that they are making far more money than what they are doing now,’’ Ogbe said.

Earlier, the Director of NAPRI, Prof. Clarence Lakpini, said pastoralists in the country had no fewer than 19.7 million cattle and 113.8 million sheep and goats which were currently grazing.

“We have a population of about 19.7 million cattle and total of 113.8 million sheep and goats. These are animals that graze and 90 per cent of these are owned by the pastoralists.

“These animals contribute a lot to the GDP of Nigeria. In fact, in the agricultural sector, it contributes 30 per cent of the National Agricultural GDP and of the National GDP, 3.2 per cent.’’

Lakpini also said that NAPRI had gone into partnership with various animal stakeholders to resolve the conflict between farmers and herdsmen across the country. (NAN)

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This is super story...

I love this! I want to see how nigeria will not be totally islamised within the next 50 years. If we are talking to fools, they will think that we have not done our research. The oba of benin will be slathered and an emir will be installed in benin, so it will be in all states. This is exactly what the ibos are fighting against and people hate them for it

God bless you nnamdi kanu wherever you are.
You indeed saw what dis people really are.
God bless your soul ojukwu ,you indeed saw the future.
God bless all Igbos, we will conquer at last.
We will never succumb to the caliphate.
Never

Fg is looking for palaba and palaba it must see. What a Robotic president.

This is a very noble APC project and ideal for the country , the best APC npolicy so far , but please they should implement it only in APC states as this has nothing to do with PDP states. Cattle colonies is an APC policy , psotulated by APC Government for APC ruled states

Am waiting to see where Bello would site his cattle colony in kogi. Maybe inside his palace in okene

SE states should resists that cattle colony.

Amarabae:
God bless you nnamdi kanu wherever you are.
You indeed saw what dis people really are.
God bless your soul ojukwu ,you indeed saw the future.
God bless all Igbos, we will conquer at last.
We will never succumb to the caliphate.
Never

Nnamdi KANU was a prophet. I like the man but some SE leaders betrayed him because of the slavery nature to the caliphate.

This is aa welcome development so far it can stop this fulani madness that is ridiculing PMB govt


However, since Atiku left APC, peace left Nigeria.......mere coincidence?

I hope Edo state is not among the states building cattle colony for the Fulanis or else Governor obaseki will be cursed. Edo state should not welcome violent Fulani herdmen on her ancestral land.

By next week we shall see the ready states.

Amarabae:
God bless you nnamdi kanu wherever you are.
You indeed saw what dis people really are.
God bless your soul ojukwu ,you indeed saw the future.
God bless all Igbos, we will conquer at last.
We will never succumb to the caliphate.
Never

Nwanyioma on point.

We in Ebonyi state is not among, in fact the whole SE don't have a enough space for cattle colonization or colony as the case may be.



Fucccccckkkk Nigeria government

Why not tell the names of the states
Why is that a secret

Did anybody notice how Buhari was quick to start building the cattle colony just less than 1 week it was proposed? This is the FASTEST policy ever implemented by this government. There is an ulterior motive behind this. It is a pity our own Pastor is behind this betrayal, just because of a plate of porridge, exactly what Awolowo did because of the Vice Presidency equivalent during the war.

I don't blame him. He is an in-law to the same family.

God will punish anybody that supported that policy.

So this is the only project will be quick to take decision & implement?

Ihatepork:
I just hope no foolish SW governor accepted that nonsense.

SHARRAP
APC is SW and
SW is APC
They must build cattle colonies in all APC states. As usual wen the masters demand for anything, the slaves must yield to the demand.


BUHARI my backyard here in osun state is free and it is very good for cattle colony. pls come and establish one here as soon as possible

Ndi ala

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cattle colonies or ranches are well, but it should not be the duty of governments to establish such ventures for private businessmen.

the cattle rearer should follow the normal protocols of establishing a business such as registration with the appropriate bodies, purchase/lease of the required land from the appropriate owners...

ensure a proper environmental assessment report, subject the business to regular government scrutiny as is applicable to the food industry business & respect the laws of the land...


government can 'assist' by subsidising drugs for livestock generally, empower agricultural research institutes to undertake further studies on livestock feed improvement, promote the development of cattle feed production by private businesses etc...


if government builds cattle colonies, it must be ready to also build chicken colonies, pig colonies, alligator colonies, deer colonies, snake colonies, dog colonies, bush rat colonies & other animal colonies...


the FG & states should not start what they cannot finish...

okosodo:
I love this! I want to see how nigeria will not be totally islamised within the next 50 years. If we are talking to fools, they will think that we have not done our research. The oba of benin will be slathered and an emir will be installed in benin, so it will be in all states. This is exactly what the ibos are fighting against and people hate them for it

See thinking!

ivandragon:
cattle colonies or ranches are well, but it should not be the duty of governments to establish such ventures for private

If government has made it a duty to provide incentive for farmers, why not for pastoralists? Are they not Nigerians again? Who is providing the meat you are enjoying in your meals?

One of the most topical issues we have today is that of farmers and herdsmen clashes.

“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

. the agenda of Buhari is actually happening. He created the problem to justify the grazing colony, which means every state that accepts this will have fulanis as indigenes of those areas.

Remember Fulanis are not aboriginal to any state in Nigeria. The are immigrants from Mali. This attempt is to give your land to them. In the next 10 years all we be history

Its only an slowpoke that can not see that this agenda well planned

Newbiee:


If government has made it a duty to provide incentive for farmers, why not for pastoralists? Are they not Nigerians again? Who is providing the meat you are enjoying in your meals?

I guess you rushed to comment, so go back & read my full statement. if after that you want a debate, I would be most obliged...

Newbiee:


If government has made it a duty to provide incentive for farmers, why not for pastoralists? Are they not Nigerians again? Who is providing the meat you are enjoying in your meals?

The same fools that say government should create enabling environment for private sector only believe such environment should be created for them and Fulani's should be the only ones creating enabling environment for themselves.

Now I can see that Nigeria is a zoo country, this country has no future, the future has been killed by our so called shithole leaders. . Dunb ass president, so clueless.

okosodo:
I love this! I want to see how nigeria will not be totally islamised within the next 50 years. If we are talking to fools, they will think that we have not done our research. The oba of benin will be slathered and an emir will be installed in benin, so it will be in all states. This is exactly what the ibos are fighting against and people hate them for it

Are the igbo's who are living in the north with established businesses trying to christanize Nigeria

Amarabae:
God bless you nnamdi kanu wherever you are.
You indeed saw what dis people really are.
God bless your soul ojukwu ,you indeed saw the future.
God bless all Igbos, we will conquer at last.
We will never succumb to the caliphate.
Never

God punish the late nnamdi KANU, for deceiving this innocent soul