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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has said the insistence of the federal government to reintroduce grazing reserves and cattle routes in the country despite the astronomical growth in Nigeria’s population and urbanization is indicative of a hidden agenda.
No Land In Benue For Grazing Routes, Cattle Colonies Or Ruga Settlements, State Tells Buhari Government
This is in reaction to a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, on the plan of the Federal Government to commence rehabilitation of grazing reserves in the country.
by Saharareporters, New York
May 25, 2021
The Benue State government has urged the Federal government to leave the state out of its plans on open grazing noting that there is no land to be bequeathed for cattle grazing routes in the state.
This is in reaction to a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, on the plan of the Federal Government to commence rehabilitation of grazing reserves in the country.
The governor said that the Federal government’s insistence
on grazing reserves in the country was a misplaced priority.
A statement by Garba Shehu, Buhari’s spokesman had said the
Federal Government would next month commence rehabilitation work on grazing
reserves in the country.
However, a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver
Akase, the governor said: “We read a statement issued by Senior Special
Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in which
he said the Federal Government will commence rehabilitation work on grazing
reserves in the country next month.
“We find the move not only shocking and curious but also a
Ortom to Buhari: Count Benue out of grazing reserves plan
Governor Ortom says the Presidency is the only one supporting the continuation of open grazing and the return of cattle routes of the 1950s and 60s.
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The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has kicked against the plan of the federal government to begin rehabilitation of grazing reserves in the country next month.
“We find the move not only shocking and curious but also as a misplaced priority,” the governor said through his spokesperson, Terver Akase.
Mr Akase stated that at a time the country is worried about the worsening security situation, the federal government considers the reopening of cattle grazing routes as the only solution available to it.