By Atoyebi Nike
Leaders of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore have urged Nigerian governors to adopt grazing reserves as a long-term solution to the persistent clashes between farmers and herders, stressing the need for peace and structured livestock management.
Speaking at the event, which also saw the inauguration of the group’s new Southwest zonal executives, National President Dr. Bello Bodejo underscored the economic importance of the Fulani community, urging political leaders to provide structured grazing spaces to prevent future conflicts in rural areas.
“The Fulani are peaceful people who are often blamed unfairly for incidents they are not involved in,” Bodejo said, appealing for better understanding from both the public and law enforcement agencies.
Engineer Saleh Alhassan, the group’s national secretary, stressed the need for dialogue and partnership between farmers and herders, arguing that both are essential to Nigeria’s food production and national stability.
Alhassan urged Nigerians to move beyond suspicion and resentment, noting that when properly managed, collaborations between farmers and herders could greatly enhance food security and foster peaceful coexistence.
He called on citizens and leaders to reject divisive narratives and embrace initiatives that promote unity and development across the country.
