President Bola Tinubu calls for urgent and coordinated action to end the long-running conflict between farmers and herders across Nigeria. Speaking before the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, the president directs Vice President Kashim Shettima and the National Economic Council (NEC) to identify villages or grazing reserves that can be rehabilitated into modern ranches and livestock settlements, Mediaplusng.com reports.
Tinubu says the country must now move from recurring conflict to sustainable livestock development. According to him, transforming abandoned or underused land into economic livestock hubs will reduce clashes and create new opportunities for growth.
The president stresses that state governments must play a central role, as land allocation falls under their constitutional control. He urges NEC to work directly with states to recover any available land that can be converted into livestock villages, Mediaplusng.com adds.
Tinubu states:
“We must eliminate the possibility of conflicts and turn livestock reform into economically viable development. The opportunity is there—let’s use it. If states can salvage land and convert it into livestock villages, we can stop clashes and turn them into economic prosperity.”
The president’s renewed push aims to support national food security, boost livestock productivity, and reduce recurring violence linked to open grazing. The plan also aligns with broader reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda to modernize agriculture, strengthen rural economies, and improve security nationwide.
