Tag: Open Grazing

Open grazing: You’re Not Speaking for Presidency – Akeredolu Tells Garba Shehu

Governor of Ondo state, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday reacted to the statement by Garba Sheu, which faulted the resolve of the 17 Southern Governors to ban open grazing in…

Grazing Reserves: Buhari’s Presidency Has Hidden Agenda – Ortom

Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has accused the Presidency of “a hidden agenda" over open grazing. In a  statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, the governor said:…

FG Will Reclaim Grazing Routes For Herders – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said he has given approval to the return of open grazing practiced during the First Republic where herdsmen used designated grazing routes to move cattle to several…

Killings: We’ve Cried Enough, It’s Now Time For Action – Ortom

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has vowed to take action against the unabated attacks by herdsmen in his state, saying people of his state have cried enough. Ortom spoke during…

No Federal Law Created Grazing Reserves, Senate Spokesman Insists

Senate spokesman, Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru (Osun Central)  has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately begin a genuine process of resolving the farmers and herders crisis instead of resorting to grazing…

Breaking: Anti-Open Grazing Bill Passes First Reading in Delta Assembly

Delta State Anti Open Grazing Bill Passes First Reading A bill for a law to provide for the regulation of open livestock grazing, rearing and marketing and to prohibit open…

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Delta Assembly Assures Inclusive Anti-Open Grazing Bill Legislation

The anti-open grazing bill proposed by the Delta State House of Assembly got a major boost on Monday as the Joint Committees on Special Bills and Agriculture and Natural Resources,…

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Open Grazing Is Not Helpful For Herdsmen – Tambuwal

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari no to impose open grazing of cattle on communities. The governor who was reacting to the president’s recent approval…

Breaking: Akeredolu signs Anti-Open Grazing Bill Into law

Akeredolu signs Anti-Open Grazing Bill Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has the long-awaited Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law. The signing of the bill is in line with resolutions reached…

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Ranching: Southern Governors Must Act Quickly to Save The Country

By Frederick Odorige All govenors within the 17 Southern States of Nigeria should quickly take the next step after their very laudable ban on open grazing. Embark on huge investment…