The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Plateau state chapter, has expressed concern over their exclusion to the state security stakeholders meeting held Monday, at the Government House Jos.
The group in a press release issued by its chairman, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, said they thought the government being a mother to all, should carry everybody along.
“We believe that the government, being the mother of all, should carry everyone along. It’s in this spirit that we find it unfair that critical stakeholders from other groups were present, while all relevant Fulani leaders and stakeholders in the state, including our organization, were overlooked and not invited to participate.
“In other words, all relevant Fulani leaders/stakeholders in the state were not invited, too,” they said.
They stated that as key stakeholders, their participation would have been significant, allowing their voices and concerns to be heard by government officials, security heads, and other participants.
“We are unaware of the reasons behind our exclusion and hope the government will consider engaging with the Fulani community in future meetings, ensuring inclusivity and fairness,” he said.