By Our Correspondent
In a significant step toward boosting security and fostering peaceful coexistence, Ogun and Oyo States have reaffirmed their commitment to joint collaboration between the herders and farmers communities of both states.
At an event held in Oyo State to inaugurate the Oyo State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), key stakeholders emphasized the need for cross-boundary cooperation to address security challenges and promote agricultural development.
Leading the Ogun State delegation, the Senior Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Inter-Ethnic Affairs which also doubled as the Secretary of Arewa Community of 17 Southern States Hadi, called on the leadership of Miyetti Allah and the Farmers Association in Southern Nigeria to strengthen ties.
He highlighted the shared boundaries between Ogun and Oyo, noting that both states possess vast pastoralist-suitable land, which presents both opportunities for livestock development and potential conflict between herders and farmers.
Hadi urged for deeper collaboration to monitor and manage the movement and activities of herders and farmers across the inter-state boundaries.
He affirmed the commitment of His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun toward all-inclusive policies that ensure an enabling environment for legal and productive activities in Ogun State. He as well loud the effort of Ogun State Government on facilitation of ongoing anthrax vaccination of over 400,000 Cattles in ogun state as an intervention to livestock sector from the federal government in an effort to boost food security.
He stated, “As Ogun State shares significant boundaries with Oyo State, it is imperative for us to deepen our collaboration to address potential conflicts, enhance agricultural productivity, and ensure peaceful coexistence between herders and farmers.”
Dignitaries present were:His Excellency Eng Seyi Makinde ably represented ,Representative of Alaafin Oyo,Sarki Fulani of Lagos Alh Muhammed Banbado,National President of MiyetiAllah Alh Baba Usman,South West Chairman of Commodities Farmers Associatio Prince Dasaolu Adesegun, Hon. Commissioner of Livestock Niger State Hon Umar Rebe, Special Assistant on Arewa to Oyo Governor Alh Ahmad Murtala, Special Adviser on Strategy to Kwara State Governor, Special Assistant on Herders Community to Kwara State governor, Alh Kabir Labar South west Chairman of Miyetiallah, Fulani Community members across 17 Southern States among others .
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