Tinubu appoints Jega to head herders-farmers crisis committee, thanks Ganduje

Tinubu appoints Jega to head herders-farmers crisis committee, thanks Ganduje

 President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Chairman of the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, as co-chairman
of the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms.

 

Tinubu disclosed Jega’s appointment during the inauguration
of the committee on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

 

The committee will address the obstacles to agricultural
productivity and open up new opportunities which benefit farmers, herders,
processors, and distributors in the livestock-farming value chain.

 

He noted that the implementation of the reforms would
require the collective efforts of members, drawn from the public and private
sectors, state governors, and all Nigerians.

 

According to Tinubu: “When we have great opportunities in
our states, why should Nigerians continue to experience conflicts?

 

“With the calibre of people that are here, this presents a
unique opportunity to also delineate and establish a centric ministry called
the Ministry of Livestock Development.

 

“It will give us the opportunity so that our veterinary
doctors can have the necessary access to research and cross-breed. We can stop
the wanton killings.”

 

The President noted that the traditional method of livestock
farming would need to be reviewed and repositioned with the support of
stakeholders, which include state governments, to open up new opportunities for
growth and prosperity.

 

He also thanked the National Chairman of the All
Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje for his efforts in “assembling
experienced and reputable experts to ensure the activation of opportunities in
the livestock sector.”

 

Tinubu said the “Ministry of Livestock Development will be
created to further explore the potential in the area.”

Source: Tinubu appoints Jega to head herders-farmers crisis committee, thanks Ganduje

 - NigerianEye
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