{"id":7358,"date":"2025-07-01T12:01:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T12:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=7358"},"modified":"2025-07-01T12:01:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T12:01:12","slug":"attahiru-jega-president-tinubu-has-the-capacity-to-resolve-nigerias-farmers-herders-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2025\/07\/01\/attahiru-jega-president-tinubu-has-the-capacity-to-resolve-nigerias-farmers-herders-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Attahiru Jega: President Tinubu Has the Capacity to Resolve Nigeria\u2019s Farmers-Herders Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ai-viewport-1\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-11-86329896\" data-insertion-no-dbg=\"\" data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"11\">\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-11\" data-ai=\"WzExLDAsIkluY29udGVudCBEZXNrdG9wIiwiIiwzXQ==\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2436370745787577\" data-ad-slot=\"7866963020\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"filled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_2_host\">Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Livestock Reforms, Attahiru Jega, has expressed confidence in the current administration\u2019s ability to address Nigeria\u2019s long-standing farmers-herders conflict. Speaking at a distinguished personality lecture held at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Jega emphasised that with the right reforms and broad stakeholder support, the crisis can be effectively managed.<\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The event, themed\u00a0<em>\u201cThe Political Economy of Livestock Development in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0brought together academic and political leaders to discuss the complexities facing Nigeria\u2019s livestock sector.<\/p>\n<p>Jega pointed out that the rising tensions and clashes between farmers and herders are symptomatic of deeper issues such as land pressure, climate change, and poor governance over natural resources. These challenges require comprehensive sector reforms to ensure sustainable development and peace.<\/p>\n<p>He underscored the importance of collaboration among key actors\u2014namely the National Assembly, security agencies, and state governments\u2014in rolling out effective reforms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Tinubu has demonstrated the willingness and capacity to resolve this crisis,\u201d Jega stated. \u201cWhat remains crucial now is the support of stakeholders across the board\u2014especially the legislative arms, security institutions, and regional authorities\u2014to implement evidence-based solutions that can turn the tide.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As Nigeria continues to seek lasting solutions to its livestock-related conflicts, Jega\u2019s remarks highlight a cautious optimism that with collective effort and strategic reforms, peace and progress in the sector are achievable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Livestock Reforms, Attahiru Jega, has expressed confidence in the current administration\u2019s ability to address Nigeria\u2019s long-standing farmers-herders conflict. 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