President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate establishment of ranches across conflict-prone areas in the country as part of renewed efforts to curb perennial clashes between farmers and herders.
Speaking at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, December 10, the President said the ranching initiative is aimed at reducing violence, protecting vulnerable rural communities, and promoting economic viability within the livestock sector.
Tinubu instructed the Minister of Livestock Development to identify villages and grazing areas that can be rehabilitated for ranching. He also directed the commencement of mobilisation efforts, prioritising regions currently experiencing conflicts.
“We must eliminate these areas of conflict and make the livestock reform economically viable,” the President said. “The opportunity is there—let’s utilise it. You should emphasize the constitutional requirement that land belongs to the states.”
The President tasked Vice President Kashim Shettima, who chairs the National Economic Council (NEC), with sensitising governors and key stakeholders on the implementation of the ranching reforms.
Reiterating his commitment to restoring security in rural communities, Tinubu insisted that conflict-stricken villages must be revitalised and protected.
