Livestock Value Chain: Cattle Dealers Association Seeks Stronger Stakeholder Collaboration in Edo

Livestock Value Chain: Cattle Dealers Association Seeks Stronger Stakeholder Collaboration in Edo

The Edo State chapter of the National Association of Cattle Dealers, Processors and Marketers has reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaboration among stakeholders in the livestock value chain to promote economic growth and peaceful coexistence in the state.

This was disclosed during the visit of the National President of the association, Iliyasu Bulama, to the Eyean Cattle Market in Benin City.

The National President was received by the Edo State Chairman of the association, Ibrahim Yusuf Imokha, alongside members and stakeholders of the cattle market association.

Speaking during the meeting, the Chairman of Eyean Cattle Market, Idris Adanno, welcomed the national leadership and pledged the commitment of members to work in line with the laws of the land and contribute positively to the development of the association and the state.

Adanno stated that cattle dealers and marketers in the state remained law-abiding citizens who were ready to cooperate with relevant authorities and stakeholders for the growth and modernization of the livestock business.

In his remarks, Bulama appealed to members and other critical stakeholders in the livestock sector to unite and support efforts aimed at repositioning the association for greater efficiency and national development.

He stressed the need for peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and collective responsibility among members, noting that the association remained committed to promoting professionalism and orderliness in the cattle business across the country.

The national president further explained that the association’s guiding principle was to ensure inclusiveness and fairness in leadership structures across states, adding that indigenous persons from each state were expected to lead the association in their respective states.

According to him, such an arrangement would strengthen trust, enhance local participation and foster stronger relationships between cattle dealers and host communities.

Also speaking, the Edo State Chairman, Ibrahim Yusuf Imokha, assured members of his readiness to work with all stakeholders in the cattle value chain with respect, understanding and transparency.

He called for continuous guidance, cooperation and support from members and leaders of the association to enable the state chapter achieve its objectives.

Imokha noted that the association was determined to modernize cattle marketing and processing systems in Edo State in line with global best practices.

Some participants at the meeting commended the leadership of the association for its efforts toward modernizing the cattle value chain and pledged their support towards ensuring the progress and stability of the association in Edo State.

The meeting also highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration between cattle dealers, processors, marketers and host communities as part of efforts to improve livestock business operations and contribute to national economic growth.

[5/28, 00:16] Femi Adi: The Edo State Chairman of the National Association of Cattle Dealers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NACDPAMN), Mr. Ibrahim Yusuf Imokha, has pledged to take decisive steps toward finding lasting solutions to the recurring clashes between herders and host communities in Ekiadolor, Edo State.

Imokha made the commitment during a stakeholders’ meeting involving community leaders, players in the cattle value chain, and the Divisional Police Officer of Ekiadolor Division at the divisional headquarters.

Speaking at the meeting, the chairman, who described himself as an indigene of Edo State, stressed the need for peaceful coexistence among residents, noting that peace and stability remain essential for the development of the state and the country at large.

He disclosed that the national leadership of NACDPAMN had proposed an animal tagging initiative aimed at addressing cattle rustling and curbing criminal activities, including kidnapping.

According to him, the association would compile a comprehensive register of herders operating within the community, while proper means of identification would be issued to livestock owners to enhance security and accountability.

In his remarks, the Senior Special Adviser to the NACDPAMN President on Special Duties, Comrade Kabiru Sani Garko, expressed condolences to families of victims affected by recent crises in the area.

He also commended the host communities for accommodating northerners living and doing business in the state, assuring that the concerns raised at the meeting would be conveyed to the national leadership of the association.

Garko further revealed that arrangements were already underway for the establishment of cattle ranches across parts of the country, explaining that the persistent movement of cattle from one location to another had contributed significantly to clashes between herders and farming communities.

He noted that the ranching initiative would drastically reduce conflicts and improve security, adding that some herders had also fallen victim to kidnapping and other criminal activities.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Eyean Cattle Market, Alhaji Idris Adanno, appealed to members of the host communities to remain patient, assuring them that efforts were being intensified to resolve the issues amicably.

Similarly, the Sarkin Fulani of the area, Alhaji Muhammad Sosa, appreciated the understanding shown by the communities and pledged to work closely with the Edo State leadership of NACDPAMN to sustain peace and harmony in the area.