The Jigawa State Government says it is planning to establish modern ranches for more than 9,000 herders across the state’s three senatorial districts as part of efforts to reduce farmers-herders clashes, improve livestock production and strengthen security. Governor Umar Namadi announced this during an engagement with the Fulani community in…...
The Jigawa State Government says it is planning to establish modern ranches for more than 9,000 herders across the state’s three senatorial districts as part of efforts to reduce farmers-herders clashes, improve livestock production and strengthen security.
Governor Umar Namadi announced this during an engagement with the Fulani community in Dutse, where he also disclosed that the government had invested about 3.1 billion naira in artificial insemination to improve cattle breeds and increase milk production.
The governor says 510 hectares of land have been identified for the ranching initiative, with 350 hectares earmarked for cultivating improved pasture grass.
The proposed ranches will also provide schools, veterinary clinics, healthcare facilities and markets, helping herders access essential services while improving their livelihoods.
The initiative is designed to reduce long-distance cattle movement, ease pressure on farmland and grazing resources, and address some of the causes of recurring conflicts between farmers and herders.
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Governor Namadi says the government is also expanding grazing reserves, improving access to water and animal feed, and conducting livestock vaccination campaigns to protect cattle against diseases.
He adds that President Bola Tinubu has urged the Fulani community to remain peaceful, obey the law and support efforts to protect national security, assuring them of fair treatment and improved welfare.
The Fulani community, led by Alhaji Shehu Hadejia, commended the state government’s livestock development efforts, while the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Professor Salim Mohammed, said the initiatives align with the National Livestock Transformation Plan.
The government says the broader goal is to modernise livestock farming, protect pastoral livelihoods and promote peaceful coexistence between farming and herding communities.