FG CLARIFIES: NO NATIONWIDE BAN ON OPEN GRAZING, GRADUAL TRANSITION PLANNED
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Federal Government has denied imposing a nationwide ban on open grazing, stating that reports claiming such a policy are misleading. Instead, the government is implementing a gradual transition from open grazing to modern ranching systems.
Key Issues:
– Gradual Transition : The government is implementing a phased transition to modern ranching systems, rather than an outright ban on open grazing.
– Grazing Reserves : Nigeria has 273 gazetted grazing reserves covering over 4.5 million hectares, which will be revitalized and equipped to support pastoralists and livestock operators.
– Collaboration with States: The Federal Government is working with state governments to implement the transition plan.
– Goals: The transition aims to boost productivity, reduce farmer-herder conflicts, and build a modern livestock ecosystem.
– Structured Business Environment: Pastoralists require a structured business environment, and grazing reserves will serve as business premises for livestock activities
The Ministry urged Nigerians to ignore misleading publications and rely on verified government communication channels for accurate information on livestock development reforms.
The clarification reaffirms the government’s commitment to a phased and inclusive transition strategy, designed to modernise the livestock sector without destabilising communities that rely on traditional pastoralism.
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