President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the creation of a Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, marking a significant step in addressing the persistent crisis between farmers and herders across Nigeria.
This announcement follows President Tinubu’s September 2023 declaration of plans to secure land for ranches and enhance livestock production as part of a broader strategy to resolve the longstanding conflicts between agricultural communities and pastoralists.
In his recent address, President Tinubu emphasized that the establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development represents a critical component of the Federal Government’s commitment to finding sustainable solutions for the farmer-herder crisis. The new ministry is expected to focus on modernizing livestock practices, ensuring equitable land use, and fostering peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders.
The creation of the ministry aligns with Tinubu’s broader efforts to tackle Nigeria’s agricultural challenges and promote agricultural development as a means of national stability.
