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Fulani leaders demand 30% of agricultural budget for livestock, urge pilot ranches
Updated 08:36 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 08:36 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
Fulani representatives have appealed to President Bola Tinubu and lawmakers to earmark at least thirty percent of the national farm budget for the Ministry of Livestock Development. They also propose establishing pilot ranches in each of Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. The call comes from the Confederation of Pastoralists, which says the move would protect grazing reserves and boost animal husbandry.
What we know
- Fulani leaders asked President Tinubu and the National Assembly to allocate 30% of the farm budget to livestock
- The request targets the Ministry of Livestock Development
- They want pilot ranches set up across the six geopolitical zones
- The Confederation of Pastoralists presented the proposal
Why it matters: Securing more funding for livestock could reduce herder‑farmer tensions and strengthen a key source of rural income in Nigeria
Sources
- Fulani leaders seek ranches, 30% farm budget allocation – Punch,
- Fulani Leaders Seek 30% Agric Budget, Protection Of 417 Grazing Reserves – Leadership,
Updates
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