[FILES] Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said his administration was committed to finding lasting solutions to farmers/herders’ clashes and appealed for tolerance among cattle herders and farmers throughout the country.
The president stated this when he received the leaders of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The president appealed for calm among all citizens, saying that his government would give equal respect to all citizens irrespective of their ethnic, religious and geopolitical backgrounds.
“I appeal to all farmers and herders for restraint, mutual respect and tolerance for one another as people destined to live together in this great country.
“I appeal for patience and understanding as the administration works toward lasting solutions to these conflicts.”
Buhari also urged the herders to support him in the task of bringing lasting peace to the country.
He called on…
