By Yop Pam
Rehabilitating Grazing Reserves, Stock Routes, and Pastoral Resources in North Central States has been proposed as a solution to mitigate farmer-Herder conflicts.
A Lead Researcher, Umar Hassan disclosed this at a dissemination workshop on Survey of Grazing Reserves held in Jos.
The workshop, organized by Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG), aimed to share research findings and recommendations to mitigate farmer-herder conflicts over land and water in Northern Nigeria.
The Research and Evidence Lead, Umar Hassan said the data of the research report was carried out across thirteen states in Northern-Central Nigeria and stressed the need for the Federal Government to resuscitate stock routes across the zone.
He noted that 40-60% of grazing reserves are encroached and emphasized the need for community-centered projects to address the issue.
The Plateau State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Veterinary Services and Fisheries, Dr. Sunday Akpa commended the researchers and stressed the need to develop the livestock resources in the state.
Dr. Akpa maintained that fostering dialogue and interactions across all levels can help reduce societal conflicts.
The Coalition and Advocacy Lead, Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria, SPRiNG, Mr. Damien Ihekoronye described the series of engagements held with different stakeholders as apt and highlighted the importance of peaceful coexistence among the people.
The workshop brought together stakeholders from Civil Society Organisations, the Media, Traditional, Community and Religious Leaders among others.
Edited by Karen keyen
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