Buhari Bows to Pressure, Suspends Ruga Settlement Programme
Following strong opposition, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the controversial rural grazing area settlements for herdsmen. Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has said that plan was suspended because it was not consistent with the National Livestock Transformation Plan.
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Nigeria:
The Problem With Ruga Settlement
This Day, 4 July 2019
Scene One: The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Mohammadu Umar, says the federal government has started to establish 'Ruga… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Demonstrates Wisdom, Suspends Ruga Settlement Policy
This Day, 4 July 2019
There was widespread relief wednesday as President Muhammadu Buhari demonstrated wisdom and leadership, and suspended the implementation of Ruga settlements, a policy seeking to… Read more »
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Nigeria:
How Buhari Ordered Suspension of Ruga Programme
Vanguard, 4 July 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari suspended the controversial "Ruga" programme in anger, saying that its implementation is at variance with the National Livestock Transformation Plan,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Suspends Ruga Programme - Official
Premium Times, 3 July 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the controversial Ruga programme, the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi announced on Wednesday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Omokri - Jonathan Approved N100 Billion Loan for Cattle Ranches
This Day, 3 July 2019
A former aide of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Reno Omokri, has tackled Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, for saying Jonathan budgeted N10 billion for Ruga settlement. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Why We're Suspending Ruga Policy Implementation - Govt
Vanguard, 4 July 2019
Following strong opposition from several quarters, President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended implementation of the controversial Ruga settlements project across the country. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Why Ruga Project Was Suspended - Presidency
Daily Trust, 4 July 2019
The presidency yesterday announced the suspension of the Ruga settlement saying it was not consistent with the approved National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP). Read more »
InFocus
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The presidency has said that the idea of ruga settlement was formed to address the clashes between farmers and herders in the country. Some Nigerians have criticised the ... Read more »
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Nigeria - a country of immense wealth and potential - is riven by so many conflicts and challenges that even its most optimistic citizens often wonder how it can hold together and ... Read more »