By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Oyo State Government has expressed its readiness to bring an end to recurring cases of cattle-rustling and farmers’ clashes in the state.
The state Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Christianah Abioye said this at the weekend, during a courtesy visit by the Association of Cattle Breeders and Dealers, Oyo State Chapter
Mrs Abioye declared that the state government is leaving no stone unturned towards stopping movement of cattle within the State, in its effort to bring an end to recurring cases of cattle-rustling and farmers’ clashes.
She stressed that the state government is committed to providing adequate security in curbing incessant cattle rustling in the state.
According to the Permanent Secretary, the present administration in the state under the leadership of Gov Seyi Makinde placed premium on security of lives and properties.
In ensuring this, Mrs Abioye pointed out that the government would not condone any ugly act of miscreants in the state by providing adequate security in markets and improve ranching system to enhance sanity in the cattle rearing business.
Disclosing that henceforth the ministry would liaise with all stakeholders to ensure safety and avert the ugly incidence of rustling, the Permanent Secretary said a fruitful collaboration with all stakeholders will improve the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman, Cattle Breeders and Dealers Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Salawu Ademola said cattle rustling in the state has been rampant, while efforts to curb it proved abortive.
Alhaji Ademola, who is the zonal Coordinator, National Association of Cattle Breeders and Dealers promised the Association’s cooperation with the Oyo State government to block all loopholes in the generation of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
