TENSION IN ABUJA AS NORTHERN MINISTER ISSUED THIS COMMAND TO FULANI HERDSMEN
– Malam Muhammad Bello has ordered herdsmen to remove cattle from Abuja
– He said the decision was taken due to safety reasons
– He said that the FCT has identified new grazing reserves that will cater for their requirements
Herdsmen have become a menace to many states in Nigeria
Malam Muhammad Bello, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, has issued an order to all herdsmen in the FCT, after he met with members of the Miyatti Allah cattle breeders association of Nigeria, FCT Chapter, in Abuja.
Bello ordered all herdsmen to move their cattle out of the FCT, noting that such animals could not cohabit with residents of Abuja. The minister said that the order was part of efforts to totally stop cattle grazing in Abuja metropolis and major entrance and exit highways into the city centre.
The decision was taken due to safety reasons since cattle should not roam on the streets and highways in the city, he explained.
“This is not because the government wants to prevent cattle breeders from rearing cattle in the Territory. You have to understand that when Abuja environmental protection board says cattle should not roam the city, it is not because they want to prevent cattle breeders from raring cattle in the FCT.
“Basically, it is just for safety. It is for safety of your cattle and above all, safety of the citizens. In a modern city, it’s not possible for animals and vehicles to move together on the roads because this could cause accidents, which in some cases could be fatal, and it is our duty to protect lives and property, ” he said.
He then implored the cattle association to nominate some of their members to serve in the ministerial task team on environment to ensure that there is smooth communication between the FCT administration and the association.
According to Vanguard, Bello also said that the FCT administration has also identified new grazing reserves that will cater for their requirements.
“A total of 33,485 hectares have already been earmarked for grazing reserves to cater for about 7 million herds of cattle comprising of Paikon Kore – 8,500 hectares.
“Karshi – 6,000 hectares, Kawu in Bwari – 9,000 hectares and Rubochi in Kuje has 9,985 hectares,” the minister revealed.
On the critical issue of compensation payment to the farmers of the land, Bello said that FCTA would work together with the National Assembly to resolve the issue amicably.
“Nothing should prevent the communities that are there and the Fulanis living together because you don’t always have to move people away,” he said.
READ ALSO: BUHARI EXPOSED AS FAYOSE LEAKED HIS LINK WITH HERDSMEN
– He said the decision was taken due to safety reasons
– He said that the FCT has identified new grazing reserves that will cater for their requirements
Herdsmen have become a menace to many states in Nigeria
Malam Muhammad Bello, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, has issued an order to all herdsmen in the FCT, after he met with members of the Miyatti Allah cattle breeders association of Nigeria, FCT Chapter, in Abuja.
Bello ordered all herdsmen to move their cattle out of the FCT, noting that such animals could not cohabit with residents of Abuja. The minister said that the order was part of efforts to totally stop cattle grazing in Abuja metropolis and major entrance and exit highways into the city centre.
The decision was taken due to safety reasons since cattle should not roam on the streets and highways in the city, he explained.
“This is not because the government wants to prevent cattle breeders from rearing cattle in the Territory. You have to understand that when Abuja environmental protection board says cattle should not roam the city, it is not because they want to prevent cattle breeders from raring cattle in the FCT.
“Basically, it is just for safety. It is for safety of your cattle and above all, safety of the citizens. In a modern city, it’s not possible for animals and vehicles to move together on the roads because this could cause accidents, which in some cases could be fatal, and it is our duty to protect lives and property, ” he said.
He then implored the cattle association to nominate some of their members to serve in the ministerial task team on environment to ensure that there is smooth communication between the FCT administration and the association.
According to Vanguard, Bello also said that the FCT administration has also identified new grazing reserves that will cater for their requirements.
“A total of 33,485 hectares have already been earmarked for grazing reserves to cater for about 7 million herds of cattle comprising of Paikon Kore – 8,500 hectares.
“Karshi – 6,000 hectares, Kawu in Bwari – 9,000 hectares and Rubochi in Kuje has 9,985 hectares,” the minister revealed.
On the critical issue of compensation payment to the farmers of the land, Bello said that FCTA would work together with the National Assembly to resolve the issue amicably.
“Nothing should prevent the communities that are there and the Fulanis living together because you don’t always have to move people away,” he said.
READ ALSO: BUHARI EXPOSED AS FAYOSE LEAKED HIS LINK WITH HERDSMEN
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