“It is not compulsory, it is for any state that is willing, will key into the programme.” Nigeria
The federal government on Wednesday suspended the controversial Rural Grazing Area settlements for herdsmen across the nation.
The governor said the reason the planned Ruga was suspended because it was not consistent with the National Livestock Transformation Plan. “It is not compulsory, it is for any state that is willing, will key into the programme. Any state that is interested in this programme is required to bring up a development plan that is keyed towards the implementation in line with our own programme here that is unique to his state based on the challenges that he has in respect of the crisis. That’s the decision of this committee.”
The Federal Government before the suspension planned the settlements in order to curb open grazing of animals that continue to pose security threats to farmers and herders.
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