Author : Abdulkadir salaudeen, wanan c. terzungwe
Keyword : Colony, conflict, herders, open grazing, ranching
Subject : Social sciences
Article Type : Original article (research)
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Abstract : The recurring incidences of farmers/herdsmen conflicts in Nigeria and the degree of wanton destruction of lives and property is alarmingly disturbing. Though an age long phenomenon; it has never been this destructive. This, in part, is due to the sophistication of weapons wielded by the herdsmen and the allegations that there are ethnic cum religious forces fanning the already glowing embers of the dangerously complicated and ugly incidence. Based on this ugly development, this paper assesses the recent ranching policy option of government for conflict prevention in Nigeria vis-a-vis the recently passed Open Grazing Prohibition Bill in Benue State. It pulls its weight behind prohibition of open grazing which is understandably the root of the problem. The ‘Eco-violence Theory’ which seeks to explain the relationship between environmental factors and violent conflicts is adopted as its analytical lens; and relies on the secondary method of data collection. It finds that the establishment of ranches - funded either by government or the occupational cattle herdsmen - is the best option from among the available options. It concludes that government should give the policy a befitting designation that does not raise eyebrows nor touch feelings. It recommends that the Federal Government should orient the herdsmen on the benefits of cattle ranching before any attempt at implementation.
Article by : Abdulkadir Salaudeen
Article add date : 2021-12-15
How to cite : Abdulkadir salaudeen, wanan c. terzungwe. (2021-December-15). Cattle ranching and peaceful co-existence between herders and for in nigeria: a policy option. retrieved from https://www.openacessjournal.com/abstract/923