As part of efforts to prevent the invasion of farmlands, Bayelsa state Government has donated 1,200 hectares of land to cattle herdsmen.
State Chairman, Cattle Ranches Management and Control Committee, Shitu Mohammed, who disclosed this during an interactive session with herdsmen, butchers, farmers and security agencies informed that the 1,200 hectares of land was for ranch development, grazing and slaughtering of cattle.
Mohammed said the committee was set up by the state government to foster cordial relationship between the cattle rearers, farmers and the people.
Mohammed said that more ranches would be donated to the cattle rearers to maintain peace and order in the state.
Lauding the efforts of the state government, the chairman expressed confidence that the gesture would help to sustain the lasting peace that had existed between herdsmen and farmers in the state.
He however called the citizens to appreciate the provision of the ranch as it will create job opportunities and boost tourism in the state.
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