South-East Governors forum lead by Ebonyi State Governor Engr. David Umahi, yesterday said the zone had before now banned open grazing of cattles within the region. The governor announced this during an APC stakeholders meeting at the Christian Ecumenical Centre, Abakaliki.
The governor who said the Southeast Governors’ Forum had also banned the movement of cows by foot enjoined leaders to exhibit patriotism in their conduct to guarantee the unity of the country.
"We are living in a dangerous time. Without patriotism to our nation Nigeria, it is very difficult to have a peaceful time"
"Governors of South East have been calling on our leaders to speak out on the security of the zone and unity of Nigeria. I read on paper where someone said he was giving governors of South East 7-days to ban open grazing.
"The governors of southeast had banned open grazing and movement of cows by foot into South East in each of states of the zone. We are managing ourselves well.
"What we discuss with the herdsmen is the system in place for a long time"
The chairman also cautioned people of the zone against instigating crises in the country through the dissemination of fake videos alleging killing of Fulanis by IPOB in the South East.
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