By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
The kulen Allah cattle rearers association of Nigeria KACRAN urge all Pastoralists to exercise restraint and avoid any destruction of farmers Crops particular during this time of harvesting.
In a press conference after their meeting with the association stakeholders by khalid Mohammad Bello the national president of the association said that, It is imperative that, “we respect the hard work of our agricultural communities, as their efforts are vital to the food security of our nation.”
“We call upon all herders to live in peace and harmony with their host communities.”
According to him,mutual respect and understanding are essential for fostering a conducive environment
for both pastoralists and farmers.
“We encourage all pastoralists to conduct their activities in the most peaceful manner possible and It is our duty to ensure that our practices do not incite conflict but instead contribute to a harmonious coexistence.”
‘We appeal to all members to be law-abiding citizens and upholding the law is crucial for maintaining order and security in our communities.”
The president call on pastoralists to extend maximum support and cooperation to government
authorities and security operatives in their efforts to maintain peace and unity across the nation.
“We commend Governor Mai Mala Buni for his exemplary peace strategy in organizing
stakeholder security meetings involving pastoralist leaders, security operatives, local
government chairmen, and emirs.”
According to him this initiative represents a significant step towards finding lasting solutions to the farmers/herders conflicts in Yobe State.
‘We therefore urge other
states and the federal government to emulate this model.”
“We also express our gratitude to the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for its
vital role in providing water points for pastoralists, promoting inclusivity in palliative
distributions, strengthening security, and supporting the overall development of the
region.”
‘We also commend the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) under Dr. Mohammed Goje for its continuous assistance to pastoralists through the purchase and distribution of animal feeds and palliatives. Such efforts are crucial for the welfare of our
herders.”
“We extend our appreciates our local government Chairmen, and emirs for their unwavering support. Your cooperation has significantly
facilitated KACRAN’s peace sensitization initiatives, making them effective and
impactful.”
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