The speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has enjoined farmers and headers, traditional leaders and other stakeholders to as a matter of urgency nip the age-long conflict between farmers and herders in Nigeria in the bud.
The speaker who was represented by the Deputy Speaker of the House Hon. Benjamin Kalu spoke on Monday at the inauguration of the adhoc committee at the National Assembly.
The committee is to interface with relevant stakeholders on the recurring clashes between farmers and herders and neighbouring local government areas, including other regions of the country.
The speaker lamented the severe consequences including the restriction of farmers from access to their farmlands, leading to food price inflation, unemployment and high cost of living in the country among others.
Chairman of the Adhoc Committee Hon. Aliyu Bappa Misau assured that the committee will ensure it fosters improved understanding, while advising that there is need for the federal government to mitigate the challenges faced by Communities affected.
Stakeholders at the event sued for peace and amicable resolution to address the crisis for the good of the country.
