Amid growing concerns over rural instability and its impact on Nigeria’s agricultural productivity, experts have thrown their weight behind the Federal Government’s proposed ranching policy, describing it as a critical and long-overdue strategy to curb spiralling insecurity and halt illegal land grabbing across the country.
The policy, which aims to transition Nigeria’s livestock sector from traditional nomadic pastoralism to ranching, comes at a critical time for the country, as the open grazing model continues to fuel several clashes between herders and farmers, leading to displacement of households and disrupting food supply chains.
Announcing tbe proposal recently, Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, said the ranching model is aimed at expanding economic opportunities, particularly for young people and women, while improving productivity across the livestock value chain.
According to him, the initiative will promote structured participation in ranch operations and related enterprises, encourage sustainable livestock management practices, and serve as a
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