Tinubu, had on September 15, 2023, approved the establishment of the Presidential Committee dedicated to the reform of the livestock industry and the provision of long-term solutions to recurring clashes between herders and farmers.
By Saidu Idris
365Daily – President Bola Tinubu on created a new ministry called the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development.
The President announced this on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, while inaugurating the Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
However, President Tinubu did not mention the name of the Minister for the new ministry. The constitution requires the president to forward the name of a minister-nominee to the Senate for screening and confirmation before assumption of office.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila were amongst cabinet members present at the event.
President Tinubu, had on September 15, 2023, approved the establishment of the Presidential Committee dedicated to the reform of the livestock industry and the provision of long-term solutions to recurring clashes between herders and farmers in the country.
The setting up of the committee was a sequel to the submission of a report from the National Conference on Livestock Reforms and Mitigation of Associated Conflicts in Nigeria.