The federal government has said the long term neglect of cattle rearers in the country is responsible for the lingering crisis between herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria.

The minister of Agriculture and rural development, Audu Ogbeh said this in Abuja on Monday during a meeting on the crisis between herdsmen and farmers.

He said "Over the years, we have not done much to look seriously into the issue of livestock development in the country.

"I am sad to tell you that in the last 50 years until recently, we may have done enough for the rice farmer, the cassava farmer, the maize farmer, the cocoa farmer, but we have not done much for herdsman and that inability and omission on our part is resulting in the crises we are witnessing today.

"In Europe, every cow that is farmed gets a subsidy of 6 Euros per day, we have done next to nothing for the cattle rearers and as a result, their operations have become threats to other farmers."

Ogbeh disclosed that the government is planning a programme called "cattle colonies" as part of efforts to end the crisis.

"At least, five thousand hectres of land would be made available, adequate water, adequate pasture would be made available.

"We also want to stop cattle rearers from roaming about. The cattle will be provided with water and adequate security by the Agro Rangers," the minister added.

On his part, the minister of Interior Abdulrahman Dambazau while speaking during the opening ceremony, said government would not tolerate insecurity in any part of the country.

While noting that it was the function of the government to protect the citizens, he said "the current trend of situation is very bad for the North and Nigeria in general."

He added that the situation will result to food insecurity in the country if not quickly dealt with.

GMBuhari:
Government made provisions for special grazing


My Nna people disagreed


Now that it's getting out of hand, conflicts and murder here and there, maybe they'll agree

Fulani herdsmen are people just like Nna boys that come to Lagos to hustle


Every Nigerian deserves the right to live, work and live anywhere in the country

GMBuhari:
Government made provisions for special grazing


My Nna people disagreed


Now that it's getting out of hand, conflicts and murder here and there, maybe they'll agree

Fulani herdsmen are people just like Nna boys that come to Lagos to hustle


Every Nigerian deserves the right to live, work and live anywhere in the country

kaorama:
Please, let Buhari give them some grant to enable them take good care of their cows and stop harassing farmers. They deserve some percentage of our budget every year to calm their nerves.

GMBuhari:
[s]Government made provisions for special grazing


My Nna people disagreed


Now that it's getting out of hand, conflicts and murder here and there, maybe they'll agree

Fulani herdsmen are people just like Nna boys that come to Lagos to hustle


Every Nigerian deserves the right to live, work and live anywhere in the country[/s]

NaijaEfcc:


"We also want to stop cattle rearers from roaming about. The cattle will be provided with water and adequate security by the Agro Rangers," the minister added. l

ChangetheChange:


No wonder Buhai's government has been a disaster when u have a a stark illiterate cattle breeder with no single educational certificate as a President

nnachukz:
You can see them making excuses for murderers. Indirectly giving reasons why the victims deserve to be killed.
Those who still support this murderous government are worse than the government itself.
How can a man with conscience still support this administration?

NaijaEfcc:
This is so heartbreaking!!! Imagine this rubbish talk !! Audu Ogbeh is mad !!! Fulani herdsmen live and run a tax free business and their cows get free grazing (food) !!! WE TOTALLY REJECT THIS!
lalasticlala

jaymichael:
Do you have a better idea to end the menace? reasonable people can see through the hypocrisy of your likes. You lots don't want the menace to end just to continue using the issue to score cheap political points. You lots were against setting up of grazing reserves for cattle rearing, you lots were against the importation of high yield high nutrition grass seeds that can be planted here for cattle feeding like the ones used for cattle feeding in advanced countries. Now you are against special intervention for cattle rearers to avert future occurrence of these ugly clashes with farmers and farming communities. It s not PMB's fault that GEJ was booted out by Nigerians so you shouldn't let your hatred for one man erode your sense of humanity.

nnachukz:

Abeg take your blab to Buhari. He is the commander in chief of the arm forces. He should do the needful and not useless talk by his appointees.
If you continue this way, supporting evil and talking trash because of Buhari, one day the Fulanis will reach your end and not all your family members will escape it.
Nobody gives his land to murderers in a name of grazing reserves. If it is why your killing others, you will reap your reward one day.

jaymichael:
Don't change the narrative. Audu Ogbe was speaking as agricultural minister not as a security operative or as the commander in chief. If you are gonna direct the blames to PMB for the failings of the security apparatus of the country, it is absolutely justified as the Chief Security Officer of this country. If you had read the post carefully, you will see that Audu Ogbe is proffering solutions based on his position as a farmer and Agric minister.

he shouldnt have spoken at all is the point. We should be hearing news of military strikes on fulani terrorist not talk of giving them land.

There was a story posted just now of how the terriost fulani herdsmen cut off a man's hand
https://www.nairaland.com/4277855/heartless-fulani-herdsmen-cut-off

and im here reading they want to give them accommodation for their cow!

jaymichael:
Do you have a better idea to end the menace? reasonable people can see through the hypocrisy of your likes. You lots don't want the menace to end just to continue using the issue to score cheap political points. You lots were against setting up of grazing reserves for cattle rearing, you lots were against the importation of high yield high nutrition grass seeds that can be planted here for cattle feeding like the ones used for cattle feeding in advanced countries. Now you are against special intervention for cattle rearers to avert future occurrence of these ugly clashes with farmers and farming communities. It s not PMB's fault that GEJ was booted out by Nigerians so you shouldn't let your hatred for one man erode your sense of humanity.

jaymichael:
Don't change the narrative. Audu Ogbe was speaking as agricultural minister not as a security operative or as the commander in chief. If you are gonna direct the blames to PMB for the failings of the security apparatus of the country, it is absolutely justified as the Chief Security Officer of this country. If you had read the post carefully, you will see that Audu Ogbe is proffering solutions based on his position as a farmer and Agric minister.