Eleven states are taking steps to commence ranching as a way to address the age-long violent clashes between herders and farmers, which have claimed several lives.
While some states have allocated lands for ranching, many others have pledged lands, and a few are developing policies that will guide the initiative as a viable business venture.
The states ready to commence ranching are Lagos, Plateau, Ondo, Zamfara, Bauchi, Delta, Niger, Kano, Jigawa, Nasarawa and Anambra.
The development comes against the surge in killings in Benue and Plateau communities linked to armed herders.
11 STATES EMBRACE FG RANCHING PLAN AS KILLINGS SURGE
