Jigawa govt gazettes 57 grazing reserves to curb farmer-herder clashes

The Jigawa State government has officially gazetted 57 out of 400 grazing reserves as part of its efforts to prevent farmer-herder conflicts and promote sustainable livestock farming.

Governor Umar Namadi made this announcement during the Stakeholder Consultative Workshop on Livestock Reforms held in collaboration with the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee in Dutse, the state capital.

He emphasized that the initiative not only provides a legal framework for protecting grazing reserves but also ensures the sustainable management of natural resources.

As part of its livestock reform strategy, the state government has deployed 300 Community Animal Health Extension Workers to operate 300 Mobile Veterinary Clinics, offering critical healthcare services to livestock farmers.

“We have recruited and trained 300 Community Animal Health Extension Workers to run mobile veterinary clinics across the state, and the feedback so far has been very encouraging,” Governor Namadi stated.

Additionally, over 560,000 animals have been vaccinated under the state’s routine immunization program to safeguard them from diseases and enhance productivity.

“This initiative has not only improved livestock quality but has also boosted farmers’ incomes, making livestock production more sustainable,” he added.

Governor Namadi highlighted the economic and social benefits of Jigawa State’s livestock sector interventions, stating that they are already helping in early detection, mitigation, and resolution of farmer-herder conflicts, particularly in historically troubled areas.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working closely with the Jigawa State Farmers and Herdsmen Board and the multi-sectoral stakeholder security committee to maintain peace and enhance productivity in the livestock sector.