Minister urges Fulani communities in FCT to embrace settlement in grazing reserves


The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Bello, on Tuesday called on the Fulani communities in the FCT to embrace settlement in grazing reserves.
This is with a view to reducing the difficulty and hazards associated with herding, seasonal migration and makes way for veterinary support.
The minister made the call during the inauguration of free of charge mass treatment and vaccination of livestock at Paiko-Kore in Gwagwalada, FCT.
Bello was represented by Alhaji Salisu Muhammed, the Director of Establishment and Training in the ministry.
He said that the event aimed at controlling and preventing the outbreak and spread of endemic diseases which threatened livestock production.
The minister added that the event targeted the Fulani herdsmen as well as other farmers in all the area councils in the territory.
He said that the quality of meat produced in the area had failed to meet international health and hygiene standard, resulting in less patronage in terms of export.
According to him, the issue needs to be addressed.
He said that as part of the efforts to revitalise the livestock industry, the FCT Administration planned to upgrade facilities at the Abuja international livestock market in Dei-dei.
Bello added that the provision of facilities and rehabilitation of abattoirs in FCT would improve meat handling and safety.
The minister, however, warned that measures would be taken against operators of illegal slaughter slabs.
Earlier, the acting Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, Dr Musa Aiyu, said that one of the challenges facing livestock farmers in the territory was inability to access quality healthcare for their cattle.
He said that the programme would help in improving the health condition of livestock as well as the production of quality milk and meat.
Alhaji Adamu Mustapha, Chairman, Gwagwalada Area Council said that the programme was timely, adding that it would help to tackle the persistent encroachment of grazing reserve in the area.

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