The decision was reached at the National Economic Council (NEC) presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday,April 26, The Cable reports.
The NEC comprises state governors and relevant ministries of government and the Central Bank of Nigeria.Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state who disclosed this to journalist at the end of the meeting held at the presidential villa in Abuja said the council also approved the creation of ranches across the country.
He said the five mainly affected states which have witnessed killings from the herdsmen/farmers clashes, are expected tomake land available for ranches.Umahi stated that the creation of ranched would enable herdsmen and their families to be able to access good medical facilities and good schools for their children if they stay in one place.He said ranching would also improve the well-being of the cattle.
The governor stated that the federal government and the affected states will stilliron out the interventions expected from the two parties.The governor said though visa is not allowed for movement of those from West African countries herdsmen from neighbouring countries would be expected to show some travel documents.Similarly, the minister of agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, said the federal government will no longer allow the killings to continue.
He said the ECOWAS protocol on free movement of persons may no longer be practiced in Nigeria. .
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