Subsidy: MACBAN urges Govt to provide loans, fertilizer as palliative for pastoralists.

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By Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi

The Chairman Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Bauchi State Sadiq Ahmed has urged the government to provide loans and fertilizer to pastoralists and farmers to earn their livelihood.

Ibrahim stated this in an interactive session with Journalists on Thursday in Bauchi, saying the only palliative that would ameliorate this hardship is to provide loans and fertilizer to pastoralists and farmers.

He said government has good policies and with good intentions but the implementation become a serious issue.

“Our governments should provide sustainable palliative to farmers and herders such as fertilizer, hybrid cattle, modern grazing system for cattles and enabling environment to operate.

“To also provide loans for pastoralists dealers, rearers and vendors to become self reliant. This will go along in cushioning the effect of fuel subsidy removal.

“We also need support from the government to enhance our cattle breeding business and farming,” he said.

Ibrahim urged his members to remain focused, up and doing as well as stay in one place to rear their cattle and stop moving from one place to another.

“There is low supply of cattle in the market because the dealers and rearers complaint of hike in fare so they operate in a lost.

“Shortage of cattle supply in markets and low patronage is affecting the business of pastoralists in the state,” he said.