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GOVERNOR OKPEBHOLO INAUGURATES COMMITTEES TO TACKLE HERDSMEN ATTACKS AND BOUNDARY DISPUTES

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has taken decisive action to address the pressing issues of security and land disputes in the state by inaugurating two critical committees. The Livestock Control Committee and the Boundary Committee were established to bring an end to the pervasive clashes between herders and farmers and to resolve persistent boundary disputes affecting communities within Edo State and those bordering neighboring states. Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okpebholo, Fred Itua, in a statement, said the governor is committed to ensuring peace, stability, and development across the state. “The Governor inaugurated the Livestock Control Committee with a clear mandate to bring an end to the pervasive clashes between herders and farmers,” Itua said. The Livestock Control Committee, chaired by General Cecil Esekhaigbe, has been tasked with regulating the movement of livestock within the state, inspecting and certifying ranches, and controlling the activities of cattle herdsmen. During the inauguration, Governor Okpebholo emphasized the gravity of the assignment, saying, “There is a task that we need to handle carefully while this assignment is being carried out. We have to carry it out with the fear of God so that we can have especially the best time and result.” Fred Itua further disclosed that the committee’s terms of reference include providing security reports to the governor on the activities of cattle and livestock farmers within designated ranching areas and determining and recommending permit fees and renewal fees for cattle and livestock herdsmen/owners. The Boundary Committee, chaired by Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has been tasked with ensuring accurate boundary demarcation, promoting peaceful coexistence among communities, and fostering development in areas affected by conflicts. Fred Itua said the governor is confident that the committee will achieve its goal with fairness and equality. In his acceptance speech, General Esekhaigbe pledged the committee’s dedication, saying, “We will do our best to make sure that our assignment that has been given to us is carried out to the best of our abilities.” Similarly, Rt. Hon. Idahosa expressed gratitude for the opportunity and pledged the committee’s commitment to its crucial task. The establishment of both committees underscores Governor Okpebholo’s holistic approach to addressing critical challenges facing Edo State, aiming to foster an environment of peace, security, and sustainable development.