The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, said it has unequivocally rejected in totality the proposed establishment of Ruga settlements in the region by the federal government.

The forum noted that the policy seeks to exclusively benefit a particular ethnic group against the rest of Nigerians.
Dr lsuwa Dogo, National Publicity Secretary of MBF said in a statement, “The attention of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has been drawn to the planned establishment of Ruga settlements for Fulani herdsmen all over the 36 states of the federation, including the FCT by the President Muhamamdu Buhari-led Federal Government.

“The plan to establish these so-called Ruga settlements was first unveiled by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammadu Umar. In a media interview in Abuja, Umar was quoted to have disclosed that the Ruga Settlement idea was the initiative of the National Economic Council (NEC) that was presented under the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP).”

The forum explained that according to the Permanent Secretary, work is ongoing in 12 pilot states, with six Ruga settlements expected to be established in each of the pilot states.
“The final plan is to ensure that same is replicated in all the 36 states of the Federation, including the FCT. Going by the Permanent Secretary’s disclosure, no less than 222 of such settlements shall be built all over the country when fully completed,” the statement explained.

Accordingly to the forum, “An umbrella body of all socio-cultural groups in Middle Belt Region hereby unequivocally rejects in totality the proposed establishment of Ruga settlements in the Middle Belt, as it is a policy that seeks to exclusively benefit a particular ethnic group against the rest of Nigerians.

“In this line, we hereby declare our total support and solidarity for Governors Samuel Ortom of Benue and Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku of Taraba state who have developed the rare courage of raising their voices against unfair, unjust and oppressive policies of the Federal Government.
“On the other hand, we wish to denounce in totality the fraudulent and mischievous group that calls itself the Concerned Middle Belt Citizens Forum (CMBCF).

“This group, if it ever exists, has made itself readily available to be procured by detractors of the Middle Belt Region to insult our leaders and oppose any struggle aimed at emancipating the people of the Middle Belt,” the statement explained.
They have been going about their normal lives and returning to their settlements at the end of the day. As a matter of fact, these local Fulani are never homeless for government to tinker with the idea of building exclusive settlements for them.

“From available reports, the Federal Government has not just proposed but has gone ahead to commence the construction of Ruga settlements, mostly in Middle Belt states of Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Taraba, among others. Specifically in Taraba and Benue, the Federal Government has gone ahead to commence construction of these Ruga settlements against the wish of these state governments, amidst widespread protests by the people and in spite of existing laws that prohibit open grazing and provides for ranching.

“Going by the insistence of the Federal Government to forcefully establish these Ruga settlements, it suggests to us that the government is on a mission to settle criminal terrorist herdsmen that are behind the incessant invasions of our communities and displacing our people from their ancestral lands, thereby precipitating grave humanitarian crisis situation in the affected areas.”

“The deplorable conditions of IDPs all over the country are pathetic and quite unfortunate. Any responsible and responsive government would rather focus its energies on ameliorating the suffering of these categories of people and not engage in the vain pursuit of ethnic chauvinistic agenda aimed at enthroning the supremacy of one group over others as an official state policy.”



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Too many people are ignorant of Nigerian laws... only a state government can issue a land to any one,... if Federal Government got a land in Benue then hold Ortom responsible, and if he acts dumb, make your state lawmakers threaten him with impeachment.

If you dont know anything about the laws governing you, often times you act wrongly thinking you are acting rightly... Protest should be lead to the Governors offices and State Assemblies or else FG would be unstoppable

www.nigeria-law.org/Land%20Use%20Act.htm

take my state Oyo for instance, Ajimobi sternly refused giving land to FG even after Audu Ogbeh visited to lobby him, and am sure Makinde doesnt have plans for that either.. Ajimobi issued land to Ameachi for Ibadan Dry port and to Fashola for the FG mass housing scheme

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/ruga-settlements-not-for-fulani-alone-says-presidency/ar-AADEsq6

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As Humans and not Animals we must not only cry and rant, we must offer solutions to our recurrent problems

Northern state should prioritize building more Dams for irrigation and other purposes.. Global warming is just in its preliminary stage and North is facing challenges, look at Egypt and what they did with Nile, Even UAE, Isreal and Saudi Import soils and build Dams to make life in the desert a wonderful one .. this i think is more sustainable.. Africans cant just migrate everytime they face chalenges

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too many people are ignorant of Nigerian law... only a state government can issue a land to any one,... if Federal Government got a land in benue then hold Ortom responsible, and if he acts dumb, make your state lawmakers threaten him with impeachment.

If you dont know anything about the laws governing you, often times you act wrongly thinking you are acting rightly... Protest should be lead to the Governors offices and State Assemblies or else FG would be unstoppable

www.nigeria-law.org/Land%20Use%20Act.htm


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They are not ignorant. Just deliberately being mischievious.

itsme01:



Too many people are ignorant of Nigerian law... only a state government can issue a land to any one,... if Federal Government got a land in Benue then hold Ortom responsible, and if he acts dumb, make your state lawmakers threaten him with impeachment.

If you dont know anything about the laws governing you, often times you act wrongly thinking you are acting rightly... Protest should be lead to the Governors offices and State Assemblies or else FG would be unstoppable

www.nigeria-law.org/Land%20Use%20Act.htm


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And what law has Buhari ever followed?

They know him, they know he sees the constitution as chemistry ababio while having his henchman as CJN.

I have always known Buhari would unite Nigeria, his evils would unite Nigeria against him, it's just unfortunate he drags a whole tribe along.

#NotoRUGA

35824L:
They are not ignorant. Just deliberately being mischievious.

I have read all press releases from all parties concerned in this RUGA bruhaha and i think politicians are capitalising on this

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Esseite:


And what law has Buhari ever followed?

what law hasnt he followed?

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what law hasnt he followed?

There is no point arguing with you, you know the truth deep down, choose what to believe, majority have chosen what to believe.

He knew all these and still went ahead to kick off RUGA in Benue despite the Governor against it.

Esseite:


There is no point arguing with you, you know the truth deep down, choose what to believe, majority have chosen what to believe.

as expected sentiment above logical reasoning... even after putting up link of who is in charge of Land and C of O issuance ..


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rebuke the devil and his evil plan and he will felt

Effect of poor communications from FG.

itsme01:




as expected sentiment above logical reasoning... even after putting up link of who is in charge of Land and C of O issuance ..

"Links" of who is incharge for Buhari?

Am sure we had same links of who is in charge against Abacha...

Fulanization is on TOP gear at the NEXT LEVEL.

Let him sell kastina as ruga na

selling your future forever , if you imposed fulani settlement on every tribes and ethnic groups with the way they are killing now, how will they chase the killers away when they eventually get independent from the zoo? Buhari want to impose zoo lifestyle on us for ever via ruga, it wont work

Las Las Buhari na scam.

itsme01:

Too many people are ignorant of Nigerian laws... only a state government can issue a land to any one,... if Federal Government got a land in Benue then hold Ortom responsible, and if he acts dumb, make your state lawmakers threaten him with impeachment.

If you dont know anything about the laws governing you, often times you act wrongly thinking you are acting rightly... Protest should be lead to the Governors offices and State Assemblies or else FG would be unstoppable

www.nigeria-law.org/Land%20Use%20Act.htm

take my state Oyo for instance, Ajimobi sternly refused giving land to FG even after Audu ogbeh visited to lobby him, and am sure Makinde doesnt have plans for that either
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You are the one who is actually ignorant.
The FG has informed Nigerians that the Federal government owns lands in states that are gazetted, the FG can decide to use its own lands in states without the Governors to set up Ruga

Meanwhile, they tried to divert our attention with COZA rape accusationsbut failed
We will continue to tell Buhari that Ruga is not welcome because cattle rearing is private business

Esseite:


"Links" of who is incharge for Buhari?

Am sure we had same links of who is in charge against Abacha...

in simple terms, If your state Governor dont sign off your land to FG and Ministry of Agric then RUGA settlement isnt coming to your state.. its democracy no one can occupy your land without your Governors consent.

Interesting. U can't fulanise us indirectly.

Lots that don't know what is hurting them!

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Firefire:
Fulanization is on TOP gear at the NEXT LEVEL.

erifeoluwasimi:
Let him sell kastina as ruga na

maynation:
Las Las Buhari na scam.

Dpharisee:
They tried to divert our attention with COZA rape accusationsbut failed
We will continue to tell Buhari that Ruga is not welcome because cattle rearing is private business

jonnypie:
good move

princeade86:
Interesting. U can't fulanise us indirectly.

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you are not even talking about how to curb and disarm the killer herdsmen and pay compensations to the communities where people where killed , rather you want to build a barrack for Fulani when their victims are still licking their wounds, these are people moving around with AK47 , international communities should take note.

This is foolishness at its peak

Ruga is rape

Benekruku:
Lots that don't know what is hurting them!

And you that's crying more than the bereaved do??

Y'all go Kick taya

RUGA ko RUGIPO ni