Tony Okafor , Awka

Farmers under the platform of the Eastern Farmers ’ Association have demanded N 9bn from the Federal Government as compensation for the destruction of their crops and farmlands by herdsmen and their animals .

The group decried what it called the Federal Government ’s neglect over the losses incurred by farmers as a result of the activities of herdsmen and their cattle over the years.
It said the compensation was to mitigate the losses .

“ Since the advent of the Fulani herdsmen in the eastern region , the Federal Government has been paying lip service to the monumental destruction of our crops and farmland ,” the group said.

The group ’s Coordinator , Paul Achalla , and Secretary -General, Nneka Orji , signed the petition .

The statement read in part , “ The Federal Government is only interested in securing herdsmen and paying compensation for their cattle without a thought to what they did to our farmlands .
“ Our state governments pay compensations for cows killed by villagers .

“ So far , we have lost over N 9 bn as a result of the activities of the herdsmen and nobody is talking about it and even when they promise to pay a token , there is no laid down parameter to actually ascertain the level of damage and its cost implications .

“ We urge the governors’ forum in eastern Nigeria as well as the Ohaneze Ndigbo to look into our plight and make a strong statement and representation for us so that the Federal Government to pay us compensation of at least N 9 bn , which translates to N 1 bn per state that make up the old Eastern Region of Nigeria ” .

https://punchng.com/south-east-farmers-demand-n9bn-from-fg-over-herdsmens-menace/

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since the government can negotiate and pay ransom to bandits and other terrorists.. then these peaceful Farmers also deserve to be compensated..

what is good for the goose is good for the gander

There's enough money to go round

KVN1:
since the government can negotiate and pay ransom to bandits and other terrorists.. then these peaceful Farmers also deserve to be compensated..

what is good for the goose is good for the gander

There's enough money to go round

seconded.

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Weneda:
Tony Okafor , Awka
Farmers under the platform of the Eastern Farmers ’ Association have demanded N 9bn from the Federal Government as compensation for the destruction of their crops and farmlands by herdsmen and their animals .
The group decried what it called the Federal Government ’s neglect over the losses incurred by farmers as a result of the activities of herdsmen and their cattle over the years.
It said the compensation was to mitigate the losses .
“ Since the advent of the Fulani herdsmen in the eastern region , the Federal Government has been paying lip service to the monumental destruction of our crops and farmland ,” the group said.
The group ’s Coordinator , Paul Achalla , and Secretary -General, Nneka Orji , signed the petition .
The statement read in part , “ The Federal Government is only interested in securing herdsmen and paying compensation for their cattle without a thought to what they did to our farmlands .
“ Our state governments pay compensations for cows killed by villagers .
“ So far , we have lost over N 9 bn as a result of the activities of the herdsmen and nobody is talking about it and even when they promise to pay a token , there is no laid down parameter to actually ascertain the level of damage and its cost implications .
“ We urge the governors’ forum in eastern Nigeria as well as the Ohaneze Ndigbo to look into our plight and make a strong statement and representation for us so that the Federal Government to pay us compensation of at least N 9 bn , which translates to N 1 bn per state that make up the old Eastern Region of Nigeria ” .
https://punchng.com/south-east-farmers-demand-n9bn-from-fg-over-herdsmens-menace/

Now that’s what’s up

Them don put FG for tight corner. If FG refuses to pay, then they have given the farmers good reasons to support ESN.

Lols

Some fools are advising fg to set up herdsmen commission.

That is a good idea.

If different types of criminals can enjoy amnesty and government patronage, then this is not too much to do for legitimate farmers whose investments are destroyed.

SE

Great! Since Gumi is encouraging bandits to ask for free money. Let the national cake go round

Lol. Igbo man and money shaa.

Nationwide, farmers truly deserve compensation. Farmers oo, not ministry of agric.

So also, herders deserve funds/support to setup ranches. Yes, many herders are rich but money get levels. Only the oil, tech and pastorpreneurship industries can afford a project like RUGA with little or no support from FG.

Good demand from SE farmers, very good, let's see how it plays out

Incognito403:
Lol. Igbo man and money shaa

Let the play begin..... in addition to that, they should demand for 100,000 acres of land from Local Government Area in the north for their farming

Incognito403:
Lol. Igbo man and money shaa

Stupid statement, ur papa no use money send u school I think. But your yeye terrorist herders have been demanding for money

But Flatinoz said herdsmen no reach East..?

Those farmers must be comedians..

They’ll keep on demanding till 2023..

I just love these Igbo people. The Federal and even some state governments have been compensating the herders over lost of imaginary cattles to rustlers. All our Eastern neighbours want is justice and reparation. Its time other southern and even Middle belt regions come up with their demands.

This corn tree is in deep mess

ThatEnuguboi:

Stupid statement, ur papa no use money send u school I think. But your yeye terrorist herders have been demanding for moeny

Pained ipobian, I'm not the reason for whatever is frustrating your life. Don't, channel your bad energy to my side.

Thank you.

Request is in order. Farmers in the SW and MB should also present their request to the FGN. The FGN must look at the whole Agric sector not just cows. Also, foreign terrorists herdsmen must be apprehended and made to face the law.

It should be 900 billion not just 9 billion... You start from a good position to negotiate...

It is their right to demand for compensation.

It's better.

If u can be establishing ruga or grazing reserves for herders, what about those that have been attacked by the herders?

9B naira only?

Mayetti Allah's budget from El Rufai alone is more than 150B naira.

Their income from Buhari is even more.

So, why a paltry 9B naira demand for the rape, killing, and destruction?

KVN1:
since the government can negotiate and pay ransom to bandits and other terrorists.. then these peaceful Farmers also deserve to be compensated..

what is good for the goose is good for the gander

There's enough money to go round

thirdunded

Las Las, na cash out things

They have every right to

Incognito403:
Lol. Igbo man and money shaa.

Nationwide, farmers truly deserve compensation. Farmers oo, not ministry of agric.

So also, herders deserve funds/support to setup ranches. Yes, many herders are rich but money get levels. Only the oil, tech and pastorpreneurship industries can afford a project like RUGA4 with little or no support from FG.

when fulani terrorist dey collect 100 billion you no say fulani man and money sha! shior