Tinubu moves to eradicate farmers,’ herders clashes, appoints SSA on Livestock Development

By Nudoiba Ojen

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Idris Ajimobi as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development (Office of the President).

The Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, said in a statement on Saturday, “The appointment follows the recent inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms and the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development.

“The President seeks to harness and develop Nigeria’s agricultural potential, including the animal husbandry ecosystem, to spur sustainable economic growth, create industries and jobs, and eradicate violent conflicts between farmers and herders over time”.

Ngelale said that “the President expects efficient coordination and liaison on matters relating to this critical sector”.

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