March 28, 2024

Gov Bello urges FG to implement National Livestock Transformation Program

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…cautions citizens against politicizing govt. Policies

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has urged the Federal Government to commence the implementation of the National Livestock Transformation Program and to be deliberate about getting involved in the proposed ranching settlement scheme for herders.

The Governor also warned citizens to desist from politicizing every of government’s policies or program noting that such action draw the government back in its efforts.

Governor Bello made this known o Thursday while appearing on Channels Television Sunrise Daily to bare his mind on recent issues of insecurity particularly the lingering farmers and herders clash as well as inter-ethnic clashes.

He noted that although the concept of open grazing was becoming obsolete due to societal advancement, he noted that ranching was the way to go so as to benefit from the full economic potential that the business has just like some other Nations of the world.

The Governor pointed out that in Kogi State open grazing was still in existence because the business was also for reputable individuals who were adding their quota to the state’s economy hence it would be unfair to shut down their business.

Governor Bello opined that the formula used by the state government to ensure peaceful co existence and mutual understanding between farmers and herders in the state was openness, sincerity and cooperation.

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