Federal Government is laying the groundwork for long-term reforms to address the root causes of the persistent farmer-herder conflicts across Nigeria.
Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, who disclosed this at a workshop in Abuja, said although the ministry is newly established, it is already developing a strategic framework for interventions aimed at fostering peace and social cohesion.
The workshop, organised by the Fulbe Development and Cultural Organisation in collaboration with the Centre for Population and Environmental Development, focused on the dissemination of research findings on gender, conflict, and pastoralism.
Represented by his Special Assistant, Saleh Momale, the minister said the ministry’s approach includes collaboration with state and local governments, traditional rulers, civil society organizations, and international development partners.
He noted that such efforts are aimed at fostering increased cooperation, shared benefits, and sustainable economic models that will drive transformation and promote peaceful coexistence.