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KACRAN Asks Presidential Candidates to Incorporate Livestock Development in Programmes
KACRAN Asks Presidential Candidates to Incorporate Livestock Development in Programmes
By: Michael Mike
Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has called on presidential candidates of the various parties to fully incorporate livestock development in their policies and programmes.
KACRAN, in a statement on Wednesday issued by National President, Hon Khalil Bello, while congratulating all the emerged presidential candidates on the different political platforms, said there is an urgent need for the various flag bearers to fully incorporate livestock development in their policies and programmes during their campaign exercises and policy formulation as well as creating a special Ministry of Animal resources if they come to power.
Bello said: “We painfully observed that, with all the herders numerous contributions in the nation’s economic development and provision of nutritional food to Nigerians but when it comes to policy and programme formulations, the government/people in power have sorrowfully use to ignore or completely forgot us.
“Most of the politicians with the exception of very few States are neither mindful or worried with the vital role played by livestock sector towards creating million job opportunities to our youth and people whose livelihood fully depend on pastoral occupation.”
He added that: “KACRAN noticed that, it is only through the creation of Federal Ministry of Animal Resources that herders’ problems and daily pressing needs related to water points or animal feed during the long dry period will be adequately taken care of.
“Our final conclusion is that, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is already fully charged with numerous responsibilities that will not allow it to fully incorporate livestock development in its yearly or daily programmes which necessitates our appeal for the creation of special Ministry for Animal Resources.”
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He lamented that: “Most of the money given to the said Ministry is always spent on the development of arable farming to the detriments of fisheries and livestock sectors.”
Bello said: “We also notice that, inclusion of livestock sector development plan or the creation of Special Ministry for Animal Resources in any politician policies and programmes will give him upper hand or added advantage against the other candidates who did not.”
He said: “KACRAN wants our dear politicians to recall that, livestock sector, is the bedrock for Northern Nigeria’s economic development and the promotion of same shall directly boost Nigeria’s GDP.”
He argued that livestock sector is the major employer of million of Nigerians either directly or indirectly because its’ value chain has uncountable branches.
He said promoting livestock sector will minimally reduce the problems of insecurity in the country and end the farmers/herders conflicts and likewise
stop herders from unnecessary movement to the Southern part of the country which sometimes result to several avoidable clashes with farmers of their host community as cattle rearers are often blamed for being too reckless in the operating of their pastoral occupation.
Bello reminded the politicians that KACRAN members always cast their votes en bloc as they normally do not want to divide their votes but always vote based on the person or party they strongly believe will not work against their interest and now they have come to realize that the policy formulation and implementation on livestock is germane to their business.
He said: “We want our politicians to note that we have million herders who have their PVC in hand and are ready to cast them to the candidate of their choice more especially the one who they noticed cares for their interest and general survival.”
KACRAN Asks Presidential Candidates to Incorporate Livestock Development in Programmes
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of an uninterrupted civil rule.
He said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured.
“The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever.”
The Minister while noting that Democracy is sustained with open doors for further improvement, reiterated the commitment of the Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to the universal value of democracy that is based on freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural systems.
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Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.
The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.
However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.
Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.
“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.
No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.
The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.
The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.
The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.
According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.
The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.
It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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