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The Presidency has described Southern Governors Forum’s recent ban on open grazing as an action of questionable legality, accusing the Governors of politicking with a serious security issues and an attempt at show of power. The Presidency’s position was contained in a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. It insisted the Governors’ action during the recent meeting in Asaba, Delta state is a violation of the constitutional right of Nigerians to live and do business in any part of the country, irrespective of such citizen’s state of origin. It recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had already approved specific measures to bring the incessant farmers/herders clashes to an end, adding that the southern governors did not offer any solution to the farmers/ herders crisis, which has bedeviled the nation for decades. The Presidency announced the Federal Government would commence partial implementation of the plan to rehabilitate grazing reserves in willing states, starting from June. “President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed a strong resolve to address the conflicts of herders and farmers in a sustained and lasting manner that should lead to the emergence of a permanent solution to the frequent clashes between them, as well as the associated problem of the gun-wielding ‘killer herdsmen’. “The President had approved a number of specific measures to bring a permanent end to the frequent skirmishes as recommended by Alhaji Sabo Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture in a report he submitted and the President signed off on it back in April, well before the actions of the Southern Governors Forum which attempts to place a ban on open grazing and other acts of politicking intended by its signatories to demonstrate their power. “It is very clear that there was no solution offered from their resolutions to the herder-farmer clashes that have been continuing in our country for generations. “But the citizens of the southern states – indeed citizens of all states of Nigeria – have a right to expect their elected leaders and representatives to find answers to challenges of governance and rights, and not to wash their hands off hard choices by, instead, issuing bans that say: ‘not in my state’ “It is equally true that their announcement is of questionable legality given the Constitutional right of all Nigerians to enjoy the same rights and freedoms within every one of our 36 states (and FCT) -regardless of the state of their birth or residence. “Fortunately, this declaration has been preempted, for whatever it is intended to achieve and Mr. President, who has rightly been worried about these problems more than any other citizen in consultation with farmers and herders alike, commissioned and approved an actionable plan of rehabilitating grazing reserves in the states, starting with those that are truly committed to the solution and compliant with stated requirements. “With veterinary clinics, water points for animals, and facilities for herders and their families including schooling – through these rehabilitated reserves, the Federal Government is making far-reaching and practical changes allowing for different communities to co-exist side-by-side: supporting farmers to till their fields, herders to rear their livestock and Nigerians everywhere to be safe. “The entire country is acutely aware of the strain the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on public finances, for both Federal and States. Still, given the pressing urgency of addressing the perennial challenges, the federal funding for the project that has been delayed is now being partly unlocked. Actual work for the full actualization of the modern reserve system in a few of the consenting states should take off in June,” the statement reads.

Medical Trip: It is Unnecessary For Buhari to Transfer Power to Osinbajo – Presidency

The Presidency of Nigeria has told Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari will govern the country from wherever he is, insisting that it unnecessary for him to transmit power to the …

Nigeria can`t afford another civil war – Vp, Osinbajo

Visa Will Be Needed To Travel to Kano If Nigeria Breaks Up – VP Osinbajo Warns

The Vice-President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has warned those calling for Nigeria to break up to have a rethink, adding that if Nigeria does break, they may need visas …

Buhari, Osinbajo, others storm Imo State Next Week

Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and scores of Governors are among dignitaries scheduled to storm Imo State next week as Governor Hope Uzodinma celebrates one year anniversary …

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Nigeria Gov’t begins payment of N30,000 to 330,000 Nigerians

Nigeria Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has announced that beneficiaries nationwide will receive a one-time grant of N30,000 with Lagos, Kano, State and Federal Capital Territory, FCT and nine more …

Osinbajo reacts to Lekki Massacre says it was a terrible event

Nigeria Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reacted to the Lekki gruesome massacre of innocent protesters, describing the event as terrible and palpable. Osinbajo’s tweets remain the only message so far …

EndSARS: Osinbajo begs Nigerian Youths, admits govt’s fault

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has apologized to Nigerians and also admitted and faulted the Federal Government for not moving faster in addressing the demands of Nigerians calling for a total …

END SARS: Buhari, Osinbajo gave orders to shoot protesters – Aisha Yesufu

Aisha Yesufu, An activist has confirmed that the police shot at her and other End SARS protesters in Abuja. There are footages on social media showing how operatives fired live …

Buhari planning Paliatives for Nigerians – Osinbajo

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Vice of President of Nigeria has told Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari understands the pains and burdens they are going through primarily because of the economic situation …

Osinbajo will be removed before 2023 – Bishop Udo Azogu

Bishop Udo Azogu of the Our Sanctuary Gospel Church of Nigeria has predicted the likely removal of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, before the 2023 general elections. The cleric …

God to address the Broken Walls in Nigeria– Osinbajo

Nigeria Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, says Nigeria need to seek the face of God to fix the broken walls in Nigeria. The Vice President said also that love and unity …