Following the lingering crisis between farmers and Fulani herdsmen, the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has thrown its weight behind plans by the government to resolve this crisis through the establishment of ranches across the country. This was contained in a Communique issued at the end of the 5th Annual Congress of Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, held in Kano. “Congress expressed fears on the continued threat to national food security by the farmer/herder conflicts across diverse geo-political zones in the country. “Congress reviewed the budgetary allocation and fund released for the livestock sub-sector in agriculture and observed the gross inadequacy. Congress called on government at all levels to significantly increase funding to enable the livestock sub-sector attain its full potential in the current diversification of national economy.

Source: Nigerian Tribune November 21, 2017 00:56 UTC