Nigerian Govt bans open grazing to end farmers-herders conflicts

Nigerian Govt bans open grazing to end farmers-herders conflicts

The Federal Government has officially outlawed open grazing nationwide as part of a broader strategy to end the recurring clashes between farmers and herders. The decision was revealed on Tuesday by the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Maiha, at the inauguration of the maiden National Council on Livestock Development held in Yola, Adamawa State. Maiha noted that the long-running conflict has inflicted heavy human and economic lo…

FG bans open grazing, launches livestock devt council

The Federal Government has banned open grazing by cattle rearers as part of efforts to curb the persistent farmers-herders conflicts across the country.

Nigeria Govt says open grazing not banned, plans gradual shift to modern ranching

Nigeria Government has dismissed circulating reports that open grazing has been banned across Nigeria, insisting that the nation is instead embracing a gradual move toward modern livestock management. Speaking on Tuesday during the inauguration of an ultramodern Veterinary Hospital in Yola, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, set the The post Nigeria Govt says open grazing not banned, plans gradual shift to modern ranching appeared…

Farmer-herder clashes: FG implementing ‘gradual transition’ to modern ranching systems

The Federal Government says open grazing has not been outlawed, clarifying that instead it would implement a “gradual transition from open grazing to modern ranching systems.” The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, made the clarification on Tuesday, stating that the government has announced no policy banning open grazing. He emphasised that the current strategy involves utilising and upgrading Nigeria’s vast existing grazing reserves.…

FG Has Not Banned Open Grazing

By Daniel Adaji The Federal Government says it has not issued any nationwide ban on open grazing, countering reports circulating in sections of the media. The clarification came on Tuesday, from the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, who said that the government is instead implementing a phased transition toward modern ranching systems. Maiha made it clear that no policy has been introduced to abruptly halt open grazing. Rather, he sa…

Federal Government Bans Open Grazing Amid Insecurity in Nigeria

The Federal Government has banned open grazing amid insecurity in Nigeria.