Cattle Rearers Seek Northern Govs Support For Livestock Feed

Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has appealed to the northern state governments to procure and distribute livestock feed to pastoralists as palliatives.

The national president of the association, Khalil Mohammed Bello, who made the appeal yesterday at a press conference in Damaturu, Yobe State, said the reappointment of members of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) management board was a testament to the ongoing efforts to rehabilitate the region devastated by Boko Haram.

 In a statement, the association said President Bola Tinubu’s administration has demonstrated a clear commitment to support the livestock sector, improve security in the northern region and alleviate the hardship of citizens.

He said the strategic reappointment of NEDC members illustrates the federal government’s intent to enhance herding practices and benefit the populace comprehensively.

“The repercussions of oil subsidy removal have been pronounced for livestock, arguably surpassing the impact on human population,” he said.

Bello added that the health and upkeep of livestock are inextricably linked to the welfare of humans, emphasising the importance of holistic palliative measures.

According to him, scarcity of animal feed, a byproduct of human food processing, is exacerbated by current culinary practices aimed at minimising waste.

Hon Khalil urged the northern states government to acknowledge the profound connection between the

prosperity of the livestock sector and the overall health of the nation by providing these much needed palliatives.