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A group of herdsmen, under the aegis of Global Peace and Life Rescue Initiative (GOPRI) has backed the Federal Government initiative on the proposed cattle colony as part of measures to ending the protracted wave of killings mostly between herders and farmers.
The organisation said on Wednesday in Abuja that the initiative would not only generate over N1.2 trn annual revenue but also create estimated 322,000 direct new jobs for Nigerians across the country.
The Director Press and Public Affairs of GOPRI, Dr Emeka Ugwanyi, said in a statement that the colony was the best option in addressing the never ending herdsmen and farmers crises in the country.
He also urged opposing states and people to rescind their decisions and have a second look at the proposed policy in the interest of the country and the citizenry.
“Cattle colony is the best option for Nigeria now because it’s going to house several ranches with all the basic amenities in one place. It will control the arbitrary spread of ranches thus making it easier for good policing. The policy will further create about 322,000 direct new jobs across the country and it’s estimated to generate over N1.2 trillion as annual revenue for Nigeria,” Ugwanyi said.
Source: Daily Trust