The Presidency on Sunday defended the controversial initiative to create Fulani herders settlements known as Ruga around the country, saying that it is to put an end to the insecurity arising from farmers-herders clashes. The statement read: “The Presidency wishes to draw attention to recent unhelpful comments regarding the plan to stop roaming of cattle herders with the attendant clashes with farmers. ALSO READ: Panic grips importers as Maritime workers begin port shutdown Wednesday“Beneficiaries will include all persons in animal husbandry, not only Fulani herders. “The Federal Government is planning this in order to curb open grazing of animals that continue to pose security threats to farmers and herders. “So far, twelve states have applied to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, making lands available for the take-off of the scheme in their states.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 30, 2019 20:26 UTC