Move Aims to Address Long-Standing Herder-Farmer Clashes and Boost Livestock Industry
ABUJA—In a significant move to address the recurring clashes between herders and farmers, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday announced the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development.
The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The committee was established in September 2023 to provide long-term solutions to the herder-farmer conflicts and reform the livestock industry.
The new ministry is expected to play a crucial role in promoting the development of the livestock industry, improving security in rural areas, and enhancing food security in the country.
While President Tinubu did not disclose the name of the minister for the new ministry, it is expected that he will forward the nomination to the Senate for screening and confirmation in due course.
The inauguration was attended by top government officials, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, and Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila.
The establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development is seen as a significant step towards addressing the long-standing herder-farmer conflicts and promoting the growth of the livestock industry in Nigeria.
