Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, has commended the southern governors for deciding to ban open grazing in their respective states.
The Southern Governors Forum chairman, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has said that the initiative is geared towards a solution to the clash between farmers and herders as well as the introduction of a modern system of animal husbandry.
In the same vein, Nwuche, who served as deputy speaker of the House of Representatives from 1999-2003, said that it is time for the northern and southern governors to take a national position in the interest of Nigeria.
Speaking during an interview in Abuja on Monday, Nwoche said: “The governors deserve commendation for taking a common position on the vexed issues of grazing, state policing, and restructuring at their recent meeting in Asaba, Delta State.
“This position will indeed enhance national unity, equity, justice, and fair play amongst the component parts of Nigeria. They did not only take this action to protect their people who are mostly crop farmers but also to encourage animal farmers to embrace modern ranching techniques.”
Nwuche also said, “Northern Governors equally deserve commendation for the various meetings they have been holding to strengthen the unity of the North and to chart a common course for the northern region.
“What we would like to see now is for all our governors from the north and the south coming together to take a national position in the interest of Nigeria as a whole.”
According to the report, the former federal lawmaker urged the governors to build up on the initiative to produce a national response to the growing insecurity across the nation.
