Senate Debate Heats Up as Akpabio Criticizes Senator Aliero’s Stance on Free Movement for Cows…

Northern senators and the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) have rejected a bill proposing ranching as the sole viable method for cattle breeding in Nigeria.

The bill, which aims to replace open grazing with state-specific ranches, seeks to establish a commission responsible for the management, preservation, and control of ranches across the country.

During an intense debate in the Senate, the National Animal Husbandry and Ranches Commission Establishment Bill passed its second reading. Senate President Akpabio sharply criticized Senator Aliero’s assertion that cows should be allowed to move freely, stating, “Cows are not citizens of Nigeria ”