APGA wants relocation of proposed ranching lands in Nasarawa

THE All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Nasarawa State has condemned all the proposed sites for ranches in one senatorial zone of the state.

Musa Saidu, Nasarawa State APGA Chairman, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Lafia, saying even the establishment of ranches in the state would go a long way towards curtailing the incessant crisis between herdsmen and farmers, but locating it to just one place is not fair for the zone.

He said that the traditional rearing method was responsible for most of the crisis between herdsmen and farmers in the state.

Saidu, however, urged the state government not to play politics with the security of lives and properties.

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“We condemned the consultation of all the proposed sites of ranches in only one senatorial zone 0f the state”

“Peoples ancestral lands should not be taken forcefully for the purpose of ranches to avoid further crisis.

“Our state is already going through a lot of security challenges, so the government should do everything possible to avoid a harsh decision that would create a further problem, ” he added.

He further said that the rearing of cows is a private business, so the government should make sure that proper consultation is carried out in deciding the sites for the ranches to avoid crisis.

Recently, Governor Umaru Al-Makura has approved the establishment of ranches in seven communities comprising Awe, Keana, Doma, Assakio, and others.