CAN Rejects Proposed Federal Government Pilot Ranching Programme in Benue

CAN rejects proposed Federal Government pilot ranching programme in Benue

The Benue State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has rejected the proposed pilot ranching programme in the state. The association explained that Benue had no land available for the Federal Government’s ranching programme and that its members were dissatisfied with the decision. This was disclosed by the acting chairman of the association, Rev. Jonathan Terwase Ugbede, in Makurdi. He explained that land in Benue was already inadequate for t…

Group opposes FG ranching pilot in Benue

Mutual Union of Tiv in America (MUTA) opposes the Federal Government’s ranching pilot programme in Benue State, citing displacement and land rights concern Read More: https://punchng.com/group-opposes-fg-ranching-pilot-in-benue/

No Free Land in Benue, Tiv Union Rejects FG Ranching Programme

By Tracy Moses The Mutual Union of Tiv in America (MUTA) has rejected the inclusion of Benue State in the Federal Government’s proposed pilot implementation of the National Ranching Policy, insisting that there is no “empty land” in the state available for allocation to outside interests. The union also called on the Benue State Government, traditional institutions, community leaders, elected representatives, civil society organisations and othe…