Presidential inauguration: no more cows will roam the streets of Abuja – Miyati Allah

by Abigail Joshua

The Miyati Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has promised that no cows will be seen on the streets of Abuja during the presidential inauguration on May 29.

This is contained in a statement issued by Mrs Janet Penny, Deputy Director Information of the Abuja Environment Protection Board (AEPB) on Wednesday in Abuja.

Speaking, MACBAN, FCT Chapter President, Alhaji Usman Muhammad said, “We will help ensure that no more cows are seen roaming the city center before the big day.

“It is our culture to receive a visitor in a very neat and clean environment and in this case, the visiting government is the visitor.

“We promise to clean and tidy the city for our elected government,”.

Muhammad said the meeting was not only timely but also strategic as it allowed them to bring their issues to the attention of FCT Minister Malam Muhammad Bello.

He recalled meeting with the FCT Minister and other investors from Dubai who expressed interest in investing in improved animal husbandry in the FCT for higher profits.

According to him, this has the potential to generate cash for both the FCT administration and local cattle herders, as well as introduce herders to modern cow husbandry methods.

He looked forward to hearing from the FCT Administration regarding next steps.

Citing the recent theft of over 300 cows from his real brother, the Speaker urged the next government to assist them as cattle rustling is a major issue.

Also speaking, Alhaji Adamu Rabo, chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) branch of the association, promised to immediately convey the message to every herdsman in his domain about the importance of cooperating with the government to ensure that the inauguration be conducted peacefully and successfully. In a clean environment.

He assured that a message would be sent to the herders not to allow their cows to graze on the roads of the FCT.

Rabo appealed to the FCT Minister to provide immediate grazing areas to the herders in the FCT where they can immediately relocate their cows for a permanent solution.

In his opening remarks, Mr. OC Bramah, Director, AEPB, said the meeting was to brainstorm with the leaders of Miyati Allah Cattle Breeders Association, FCT Chapter, to find a permanent solution to the vexing cattle grazing problem in FCT .

“As we all know cattle grazing is against the law in FCT, and to address the problem, quarterly meetings are held to resolve the matter.

“It is more pressing now, because soon the whole world will focus not only on Nigeria, but also on Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, the venue of the inauguration of the President-elect of Nigeria.

“The inauguration which will host more than 47 Presidents and Heads of State and other important dignitaries from across the world, hence the need to keep the city very clean and to ensure that no cow is seen grazing in the FCT and its environs Goes,” Bramah said.

He added that they had all reached a decision and had received guarantees from both the FCT chapter president and the president of the AMAC branch of the organization not to stray into the FCT with the cows.

Further, he warned that any herdsmen breaking the law would be arrested along with their livestock by a joint team of AEPB enforcement personnel and law enforcement officials such as police and others.

The AEPB Director revealed that the agency is trying its best to keep the city clean in preparation for the inauguration and its aftermath, maintaining the very high standards it has set for itself and justifying the wonderful support from the FCT Minister.

Also speaking, Alhaji Adamu Rabo, chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) branch of the association, promised to immediately convey the message to every herdsman in his domain about the importance of cooperating with the government to ensure that the inauguration be conducted peacefully and successfully. In a clean environment.

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