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The President Muhammadu Buhari administration says it is going to construct 94 ranches in 10 states struggling herdsmen/farmers clashes.
The National Economic Council (NEC) has authorised a 10-year National Livestock Plan for this goal.
Nigeria’s vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, heads the Council comprising 36 state governors, who authorised the about N179 billion-naira plan.
It was gathered that about N70 billion of the price range can be disbursed between now and the expiration of Buhari’s first four-year tenure subsequent yr.
The venture is predicted to take off in Benue and Nasarawa states any time from now.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbe, made these disclosure.
“open grazing is no longer viable”, mentioned cattle rearers can be the best beneficiaries within the subsequent few years,” Ogbe mentioned.
He additionally mentioned the Federal Government had no intention of seizing anyone’s land by power.