Ekiti bans night grazing, warns herders against destruction of agriculture investment

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The Ekiti State government says it has set up farm settlements across the state to address escalating food shortage

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Mr Ogundana, who is also the Chairperson of the committee, disclosed that the governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, inaugurated the committee in 2023 in his effort to bring permanent end to farmers/herders clashes in the state.The governor’s adviser affirmed that the ban became imperative to bringing peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding between farmers and pastoralists in the state.

He said as part of the effort to ensure effective coordination and compliance at local government levels, the committee inaugurated 18 local government coordinators to serve its representatives at the LGAs, noting that the effort will bring about the desired cooperation among herders, farmers and the host communities.

He added that the identification of herders, farmers and the host communities staying on the farm settlements and the registration of the concerned groups is in progress. Mr Boluwade also noted that there is hardly any society that can achieve development without peace, adding that this year alone, government had invested over N2 billion in agriculture. He stressing the importance of seeing the turnover to encourage both government and farmers to do more.

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