Farmers, Herders Sign Peace Pact To End Clashes.

Farmers and herders in the South-West region of Nigeria, have signed a peace pact to permanently end clashes between the two warring groups and promote food security for the benefit of all and sundry.

The coordinator of Commodities Farmers Organization in South-West, Segun Dasaolu, and the President of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Othman Ngelzarma, respectively signed the peace pact on behalf of the two groups at a summit held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

Speaking separately while signing the agreement, Dasaolu and Ngelzarma said the step became necessary to ensure that peace reigns supreme in the zone in particular and Nigeria at large, adding that, the summit focuses on ensuring that the South-West farmers return to the farm, and also to promote food security in the country.

Also, the President of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Ngelzarma said, “Nothing works when there is no peace, and promised to work with farmers to promote food security in Nigeria.