Africa Business Radio

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria asked the Federal Government to stop state governors from enacting the anti-open grazing law.MACBAN Secretary-General, Saleh Alhassan says the law would undermine the relative peace and stability currently enjoyed in the local communities, threaten the social order and exacerbate cattle rustling.He noted that the Federal Government should create a ministry for livestock and fisheries as obtainable in many African countries. Alhassan noted that anti-open grazing laws would destroy livestock production and send millions who depend on the livestock value chain into poverty.