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ABUJA – The President of the Senate, Godswill Obong Akpabio, on Wednesday, urged the newly appointed Minister for Livestock Ministry, Idi Mukhtar Maiha to quickly put an end to lingering farmers/herders clashes across the country.
Akpabio who made the call while confirming the nomination of the Minister in the Senate said the issue of farmers/ herders clash is a source of concern for the country because of the huge number of lives it has claimed.
“We hope all these crises will come to an end once you take over the affairs of the Ministry. We also want you to look at the standard practice all over the world and apply it in the country,” he said.
Maiha speaking with journalists after his screening said the reason why herders move from around the country is in search of water and grass for their cattle, especially during the six months of dry season.
He said efforts will be made towards reviving various grazing reserves in the country and making them active for productive livestock industry.
Meanwhile, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Yilwatda is President Tinubu’s nominee for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
He was a former Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
