President Bola Tinubu has called on all herder associations in Nigeria to end open grazing, give up illegal weapons and adopt ranching — citing the move as key to restoring national security and harmony. 

He emphasised that his administration has established a dedicated ministry — Federal Ministry of Livestock Development — to coordinate the transition toward modern livestock farming through ranch-based systems. 

In his statement, Tinubu noted that recent waves of kidnappings, bandit attacks and fatal herder–farmer clashes underscore the urgency of this shift. 

He also reiterated sweeping security measures: increased recruitment into police and army ranks and a directive for illegal arms to be surrendered — part of an overall plan to clamp down on violence and restore order across the nation. 

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