We’ll not cede any part of Abia for cattle colonies –IkpeazuAbia State governor, Ikpeazu, rejected the proposed plan to establish “cattle colonies” for Fulani herdsmen and their cattle in the state. No cattle colony in Ekiti —GovtEkiti State government was categorical in rejecting the idea of establishing a cattle colony within its borders. We’re still exploring the meaning of cattle colonies —Oyo govtThe Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Oyewole Oyewumi, said the state government would wait to understand the concept of cattle colonies before making its stance known. We are familiar with what grazing reserves or cattle ranches mean, but cattle colonies is a bit new to us. “I don’t think this proposed cattle colonies would have much effect on the states in the southern part of the country but on the states in the North where cattle rearing is dominant.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 13, 2018 01:35 UTC