The adoption of the National Livestock Transformation Plan(NLTP) by the three States of Nasarawa, Plateau and Adamawa is a progressive decision that will add value to the nation’s agricultural value chain.
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) says that adoption of the plan by those three States should come as a welcome relief to all stakeholders considering the controversy the issue generated a year ago.
In a statement signed by it’s Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke, BMO said that the adoption, which was announced by the National Economic Council (NEC) headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, is a golden opportunity for further advancement in our agricultural endeavor.
“We want to acknowledge that the NLTP will provide farmers and herders an opportunity to live and mingle together in a community where basic amenities like water, electricity, roads, schools, hospitals will be made available. What we are witnessing is the creation of economic clusters that will enhance the living standards of average Nigerians.
“Based on the acceptance of the plan by the three States, it is clear that the decision to key into the National Livestock Transformation Plan was voluntary, and this was aptly highlighted by the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi who spoke on behalf of the council after their recent meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. So it has put to rest the controversy surrounding the NLTP.”
BMO says it believes that the establishment of these economic clusters will reduce poverty in the affected states, especially as the Federal Government will give them necessary financial support.
“Additionally the NLTP will reduce the perennial farmers–herders’ clashes as both will live together and mutually benefit from each other’s area of strength.
“We also commend the President Buhari administration for its vision in conceiving the National Livestock Transformation Plan as it will go a long way to improve the socio-economic condition of average Nigerian.”