President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on herder associations across the country to immediately end open grazing, surrender illegal weapons and adopt ranching as the preferred method of livestock farming.
Zig Diaries Defence
Date: Wednesday 26
November 2025
Time: 19:100 WAT
Location: 📍 Abuja, Nigeria
He made this known in a personally signed
statement issued on Wednesday in response to the emerging security situation
nationwide.
The President stated that
the establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development was a deliberate
step aimed at addressing recurring clashes between herders and farmers. He
emphasised that his administration possesses the courage and determination to
keep Nigeria safe and ensure citizens live in peace.
“I call on all herder
associations to take advantage of it, end open grazing and surrender illegal
weapons. Ranching is now the path forward for sustainable livestock farming and
national harmony. Our administration created the Livestock Ministry to address
the persistent clashes between herders and farmers,” President Tinubu stated.
Reaffirming the
government’s resolve, he cautioned that those attempting to test the nation’s
determination should not mistake its restraint for weakness. He pledged
continued support for state governments that have set up security outfits to
defend their people from terrorists seeking to undermine the nation’s peace.
The President further
urged the National Assembly to commence the review of relevant laws to allow
states requiring state police to establish them. He also advised that mosques
and churches should routinely seek security support during public worship,
particularly in vulnerable areas.
“Mosques and churches
should constantly seek police and other security protection when they gather
for prayers, especially in vulnerable areas. This administration has the courage
and determination to keep the country safe and ensure our citizens live in
peace,” he added.
President Tinubu also
called on states to reconsider the establishment of boarding schools in remote
locations without adequate security measures.
Call to Nigerians
The President urged
Nigerians not to yield to fear or despair but to remain united in purpose and
strength, stating that safeguarding peace, defending national values and
preserving unity demand collective resilience. He called on citizens to remain
calm and vigilant, report suspicious activities and cooperate with security
agencies.
He expressed deep
sympathy to the families of victims of recent attacks on soft targets in Kebbi,
Borno, Zamfara, Niger, Yobe and Kwara States. He also paid tribute to the
soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, including Brigadier-General Musa Uba.
“I sympathise with the
families who have lost their loved ones in recent attacks. I also pay tribute
to our brave soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, including
Brigadier-General Musa Uba. Those who want to test our resolve should never
mistake our restraint for weakness.”
The President prayed for divine protection over Nigeria and the gallant men and women of the Armed Forces.
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