- The state had inaugurated a committee as part of efforts to tackle open grazing.
The Bayelsa state government has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to evacuate their cows from yenogoaa
David Alagoa, the chairman, Bayelsa State Livestock Management, disclosed this while addressing newsmen after a meeting with the association’s South-South branch.
The state had inaugurated the committee as part of efforts to tackle open grazing.
Alagoa, who doubles as the commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, said that the Fulani socio-cultural and economic group and other livestock dealers must move their livestock out of Yenagoa and its environs before the ultimatum’s expiration.
He disclosed that any livestock found wandering on the street of the state capital after April 10 will be confiscated, adding that a 23-man committee has been set up for enforcement of the directive.
Alagao noted that the state government has provided a conducive and business friendly environment for those aspiring to venture into cattle business and its value chain.
“We have agreed that we give them a moratorium period of 10 days, and by the 14th day, which falls on the 10th of April, we will start impounding (cows).
“If you are interested in the cattle business in Bayelsa, the governor has opened up business opportunities of the huge value chain in the meat business. It is time now. If you have land and want to ranch, you can ranch since we are going purely for ranching. If you want to plant grass and sell for cattle, you can sell,” said Mr Alagoa.
About three weeks ago, the state governor Duoye Diri enacted a law prohibiting open grazing of livestock in the state.
The governor had at the time said the law became imperative in view of the clashes and conflicts between farmers and herdsmen in other states, adding that it will help “avert and forestall” occurrence of such incident in the state.
“From the commencement of the law, no person shall breed, rear, or trade in livestock in the state in any other place as may be designated by the committee and approved by the state government.
“The law prohibits movement of cattle on foot from other parts of the country into the state, inspection of livestock and certification by veterinary doctors at entry point into the state among others.” he said.
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