Gov Sule urges Fulani to embrace NLTP programme in Nasarawa

By Linus Oota, Lafia

Nasarawa State Governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, has appealed to Fulani to embrace the National Livestock Transformation Programme (NLTP) about to commence in the state, to ensure lasting peace for herders in Nasarawa State.

He made the call Thursday in Lafia when he hosted members of the Fulbe Youths and Women Ruga-Ruga Campaign Organization, at the Government House.

According to the Governor, with the NLTP about to commence in the state, especially with the Federal Government securing financial grant from the Netherlands government, to the tune of 400, 000 Euros, for the project to commence in Nasarawa State, the Fulani stand to benefit tremendously if they embrace and support the programme.

The Governor explained that his administration bought into the idea of the NLTP because it desires peace for both herdsmen and farmers in the state, adding that accepting to participate in the project by the Fulani will ensure lasting peace across the state, as they will be protected against rustlers and bandits.

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He pointed out that when the scheme finally kicks off, with Nasarawa State being first among other states where the NLTP will begin, herdsmen are expected to be confined within a location where schools, hospitals, security outpost, grasses for cattle and drinking water for both human and animal consumption will be provided.

The Governor therefore urged the Fulani to embrace the NLTP when the scheme commences in the state.

Commenting on the return of peace in areas where the Fulani are found, Governor Sule, while expressing satisfaction with the return of peace in such areas however said he will not rest on his oars until bandits and kidnappers are banished from the state.

Earlier, in their separate remarks, leaders of the Fulbe Youths and Women delegation, Abubakar Ladan and Khadija Adamu, both commended the Governor for his leadership qualities, which has brought back peace to Fulani settlements across the state.