Tinubu herders policy calls for end to open grazing, surrender of illegal weapons, and transition to ranching to reduce farmer–herder violence
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja urged herders across Nigeria to end open grazing, surrender all illegal weapons, and adopt ranching as part of a national strategy to resolve persistent farmer–herder conflicts.
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The President said the Federal Government is prioritising sustainable solutions to violent confrontations between herders and farming communities, which have driven insecurity across several northern and central states.
“Ranching is now the path forward for sustainable livestock farming and national harmony,” Tinubu said, emphasising that herder associations should collaborate with the newly established Ministry of Livestock to modernise operations.
Tinubu also called on religious institutions, including mosques and churches, particularly in vulnerable areas, to coordinate with security agencies to ensure protection during gatherings and prayers.
The President highlighted that farmer–herder clashes, often fuelled by land disputes, continue to threaten stability in the Middle Belt, underscoring the urgent need for a transition to ranch-based livestock management.
He added that the Federal Government, in partnership with state authorities, will provide frameworks to establish ranches while curbing illegal arms circulation, a measure aimed at safeguarding both farmers and herders.
In a related development, the Edo State Government intensified security across the state following threats from a self-proclaimed bandit in the Edo Central Senatorial District. Governor Monday Okpebholo convened a high-level security meeting after a viral video showed the alleged bandit threatening communities around Ekpoma.
Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, stated that the Edo State Special Security Squad recently arrested two suspected kidnappers, Anthony Fedigha Ebimienwei and Luke Disemoh, in Egbai Community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area, following intelligence-driven surveillance.
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The twin actions in Abuja and Edo reflect the federal and state governments’ commitment to restoring peace, protecting citizens, and preventing further violence in vulnerable areas.
