President Bola Tinubu has made a significant move by announcing the establishment of a Ministry of Livestock Development. The announcement came during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday afternoon.
The primary objective of this new ministry is to address and resolve the ongoing conflicts between farmers and herders, which have persistently plagued various regions of Nigeria. By creating a dedicated ministry, President Tinubu aims to provide focused attention and strategic initiatives to mitigate these conflicts and promote sustainable livestock management practices across the country.
Details regarding the minister who will head the newly established ministry are expected to be announced soon. This development underscores Tinubu’s commitment to tackling critical issues in Nigeria’s agricultural sector and fostering peace and stability in rural communities affected by farmer-herder conflicts.
The establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development marks a proactive step towards enhancing agricultural policies and ensuring the welfare of livestock farmers and herders in Nigeria.
