Senior Pastor of the Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has criticized the recently established Ministry of Livestock Development, asserting that it will exacerbate existing issues rather than solve them.
Giwa contended that President Bola Tinubu’s decision to create this Ministry primarily benefits northern Nigerians.
He believes that a ban on open grazing would be a more effective solution.
President Tinubu created the Ministry of Livestock Development to address the ongoing conflict between farmers and herders.
However, Giwa expressed disappointment, stating, “One expects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to proffer a lasting solution to cattle grazing in Nigeria, but he instead pacifies a certain region by establishing the Ministry of Livestock Development.”
He further elaborated, “To set the record straight, I don’t like using this phrase, ‘Farmers-Herders Conflict.’ The truth is that Fulani herdsmen cherish their cattle more than human beings. They graze cows on people’s farms, destroy and, if possible, kill the owners of the farms if necessary.”
Giwa questioned the reluctance of the current administration to ban open grazing, suggesting that political interests are at play.
“Today, we wonder why it is difficult for the APC-led government under President Tinubu to ban the open grazing of cattle in Nigeria. From my findings, 90 per cent of politicians are cattle owners. These political leaders are doing everything possible to ensure that the herdsmen move freely in Nigeria while grazing cows on people’s farms,” he said.
He concluded by criticizing the establishment of the Ministry, arguing that it is a move to appease northern interests.
“The creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development will only benefit the northerners. It was established to put food on their tables. Why is President Tinubu afraid of the northerners? Does it mean that they are superior to the rest of Nigerians?
“The Ministry of Livestock Development won’t solve any problem than to further worsen the current situation. Act like a man, and put an end to open grazing of cows in Nigeria, the cleric stated.
