The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the proposed cattle colony as a panacea to the frequent herdsmen/farmers clashes in the country.
According to The Nation, Chairman of MACBAN in Anambra State, Alhaji Sadiq Gidado said this in the state capital, Awka on Thursday.
He said: “Cattle breeding in Anambra is different from what obtains in other states; here in Anambra; we are working in synergy with the security operatives, the indigenes and the state government through the Cattle Menace Control Committee.
“To me, anti-open grazing bill, cattle colonies and ranches are just political creations; these concepts are created by politicians to bring disharmony between farmers and herdsmen.
“In the Southeast, the proposed cattle colonies cannot work; you cannot just take somebody’s land and give to another person to conduct his own business; it is not right.
“Here in the zone, it is virtually impossible to operate cattle colonies, as there is harmonious relationship existing between the herdsmen and the farmers.
“The cattle colonies they are talking about are already existing in the North.”
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