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Herders/Farmers Crisis: Compensate Victims, NEC Asks Senate

National Economic Council (NEC) has called on state governments to compensate victims of farmers/herders crises, who have lost livelihoods.

The Council, which was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, came into the agreement on Thursday during the meeting at the Old Banquet Hall of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Eko Hot Blog gathered that NEC also encouraged states to promote the modernisation of livestock farming.

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Speaking on the matter at the post-council meeting briefing, Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun noted many people suffered losses in targeted attacks and must be made to have a sense of compensation.

He said the council re-committed to the protection of all residents without discrimination, adding that Governors would also ensure that criminals are arrested and prosecuted.

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