Grazing Reserves Accused of Land Grabbing

The Federal Government’s recent effort to eliminate open grazing by activating 470 officially designated grazing reserves marks a return to a policy that has previously sparked intense debate, lacked public trust, and proved difficult to implement.

For years, Nigerians were assured that open grazing would be phased out in an orderly manner, but the concept has resurfaced in various forms, each time raising concerns about land use, security, and fairness. Consequently, it is disheartening that a government that once promised renewed hope and inclusion seems ready to revive