What will you do about open grazing so herders can raise cattle without destroying farmers' crops?
My plan moves Nigeria from open grazing to modern livestock management and commercial ranching: designated livestock corridors, water points, and veterinary services within commercial feedlots, so herders can raise cattle without it coming at the cost of your crops. Alongside this, I'll set up Community Peace and Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees, traditional leaders, farming representatives, and herder associations, to resolve any land and crop disputes transparently when they arise.
Where this comes from
p. 5 Introduction Atiku Abubakar: Answers to questions from the public 2026-10-02 ›
Q21: Farmers and herders in my community are in conflict over crops, grazing and land. What is your plan for resolving these disputes fairly? Answer: The administration will establish Community Peace and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Committees comprising traditional leaders, farming representatives, and herder associations to resolve land and crop disputes transparently. Q22: Farmers are afraid to go to their farms because of armed attacks and destruction of crops. How will you protect farmers and rural communities? Answer: The policy deploys well-equipped Agro-Rangers and uses aerial drone surveillance along agricultural corridors to detect and neutralize security threats on farmlands. Q23: What is your policy on cattle grazing, grazing routes and livestock management so that herders can raise livestock without destroying farmers' crops? Answer: My plan transitions Nigeria from open grazing to modern livestock management and commercial ranching, offering designated livestock corridors, water points, and veterinary services within commercial feedlots.