The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) Wednesday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the creation of Ministry of Livestock Development.
A statement by the KACRAN national president, Hon. Khalil Mohd Bello, said the move underscores the president’s genuine commitment to resolving the long-standing farmers/herders conflicts in Nigeria.
He stated that by establishing this ministry and a special commission dedicated to the development of livestock sector, President Tinubu has demonstrated a historic level of dedication to addressing critical issues.
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For many years, KACRAN advocated for the creation of a Federal Ministry of Livestock Development tasked with the comprehensive development of this vital yet neglected economic sector.
Khalil noted that, the ministry will work tirelessly to enhance livestock productivity and resolve the ongoing conflicts between farmers and herders who are integral to each other’s livelihoods.
“We commend President Tinubu for his magnanimity and dedication to fostering peace, unity and prosperity in Nigeria.
Additionally, his robust financial support for the North East Development Commission (NEDC) is significantly contributing to the region’s overall development.
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“We earnestly appeal to President Tinubu to appoint a dedicated, humble, honest and transparent individual as the minister of the newly created ministry.
“This appointment is crucial for realising the ;president’s vision of a developed livestock sector that will create millions of job opportunities for our burgeoning population engaged in livestock production,” he said.
The KACRAN also expressed deepest appreciation to Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni, for his generous distribution of 5,350 ruminants to women in Yobe state.