“You can’t set up ranches in a state if the governors don’t want it. In order to do this, we must go back and look at the law. If we don’t deal with the law, even if you agree with the owners of the land or settlers, if the state governments don’t give their consent, you can’t go ahead. We must look at the Land Use Act before we proceed with this bill,” Abaribe stated.
Abaribe also referenced comments from Abdullahi Ganduje, former governor of Kano State, underscoring the potential for political misuse of the herding issue. “Former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, once said that he had enough land for all herders to come and graze but some are using these herders to destabilise the country,” he noted.
The bill, aiming to regulate animal husbandry and establish designated ranches, has sparked debate over land rights and state autonomy.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>