The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders
Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, said it was surprised by the decision of the
Governors of the South-East to reject ranching.
The organization on Wednesday
said the rejection was shocking.
The South-East leader of MACBAN,
Alhaji Gidado Siddiki, stated this in a press statement in Awka, Anambra State.
Siddiki said in the statement
that the group least expected such decision from the Igbo who he described as
“the major bonding elements among the people of Nigeria.”
He added, “It was surprising to
us considering the cordial relationship that had existed in the zone between us
and the state governments.”
According to him, the Miyetti
Allah had never failed to appreciate the commitment of the host governors in
ensuring the safety of his members.
The South-East Governors’ Forum
had at a meeting in Enugu on Sunday unanimously agreed not to donate land for
ranching in the zone.
But Siddiki in his statement said
the governors’ decision did not show exemplary leadership.
He said, ”It is our candid view
that the South-East whose citizens are the major bonding elements among the
people of Nigeria would provide exemplary leadership in accommodating other
Nigerians in their midst.
“It is evident that our
organisation’s advocacy for peaceful coexistence among indigenous farmers and
herdsmen is increasingly making successes in the South-East.
“This explains our surprise at
the latest stand of the governors which would not only frustrate our people
from carrying out our legitimate livestock rearing business in this part but
might be suggestive of a kind of suspicion that might undermine the mutuality
of the claim of brotherhood.
“We are mindful of the various
negotiations and consultations still going on in respect of the contentious
issues of ranching, colonies and grazing areas across the country, we are
hopeful that these issues are considered dispassionately in the interest of
Nigeria and the generality of its citizens.”
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