Jigawa State Governor Mallam Umar Namadi has urged farmers and herdsmen in the state to tolerate one another in order to live in peace and harmony.
Namadi made the call during a follow-up peace mission visit to Kabak in Kirikassama LGA.
He said there is need to leave in peace and harmony for economic development of the area.
The governor warned against encroachment of the cattle route and grazing reserve, as well as grazing in farmlands.
He stressed that the state government would take serious action against anybody found encroaching the land.
Chairman of the Farmers Association of Nigeria, Jigawa State chapter, Maiunguwa Jaga, commended the governor for his prompt action to address persistent farmers, herders conflict in the state.
He said the move is in line with the present administration’s 12 points agenda aimed at increasing food production in the state.
“With this agreement in place, we anticipate increased agricultural productivity, improved security, and enhanced social cohesion,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that there have been persistent clashes between farmers and herdsmen in the state, resulting in loss of lives and destruction of property.
Jigawa: Tolerate one another – Gov Namadi tells farmers, herdsmen