Tinubu drops fresh bombshell, speaks on open grazing, ranching

• President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in the remarkable success of the about-to-be-established livestock ministry
• Tinubu lamented that the discussion on ranching and open grazing has always been politicised and polarised
• The president then revealed that investors are already asking questions, adding that his administration will do everything to make the industry attractive to them

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed optimism about Nigeria's soon-to-be-established Livestock Development Ministry, saying it has the potential to achieve remarkable success and that the people can achieve "grace from grass."

Tinubu made this statement at a two-day Stakeholders' Consultative Workshop on Livestock Reforms in Nigeria, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, October 24, adding that the discussion on livestock farming has always been polarised and politicised.

Tinubu speaks on livestock polarization and politicization Photo Credit: @officialABAT
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The workshop brought together over 350 stakeholders in the livestock industry to discuss reforms and growth strategies. President Tinubu emphasized the importance of transforming the livestock industry from its current subsistence model to a thriving commercial industry similar to those in other developing countries.

Livestock industry: Foreign investors showing interest

According to the President, foreign investors are already expressing interest in the sector. He assured stakeholders that his administration would do everything possible to attract these investments and create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.

President Tinubu highlighted the significance of the livestock sector, stating that it is crucial for Nigeria's development. He pledged to provide the necessary support for the sector to succeed, saying, "We are going to give it all it needs to bring value to our country."

His speech reads in part:

"We must confront the livestock sector's complexities to reach this vision. The debate between ranching and open grazing has often been politicised and polarised. We must transcend these divisions and work collaboratively toward practical solutions."

See the full statement here:

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Source: Legit.ng