The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) says
the welfare of its members will improve with Bola Tinubu, national leader of
the All Progressives Congress (APC), as president in 2023.
During a meeting held at the Agricultural and Rural
Management Training Institute, Abuja, on Sunday, the association reiterated its
commitment to better the lifestyle of its members.
According to NAN, the meeting drew Fulani leaders from the
36 states and the FCT.
Ya’u Haruna, convener of the meeting and a former chairman
of the Jigawa chapter of MACBAN, said the association is paying attention to
those who have shown their interest in contesting the 2023 presidency, including
Tinubu.
Haruna said Tinubu, when he was governor of Lagos state,
intervened and resolved an issue that involved the association when it had a
crisis in Benue.
He said he believes that the national leader can do more for
the association if elected president.
Haruna added that Fulani communities are now being
enlightened on the 2023 elections, on security, and how to live in peace with
themselves and their neighbours.
“We are not in any way saying there are no criminals that
engage in kidnapping, cattle rustling, banditry and other crimes, but it must
also be known that a larger percentage of our people live peacefully and
conduct their legitimate businesses,” Haruna said.
“We want to partner the federal, state governments and
foreign donor organisations to establish schools so that our youths can be
educated and put their knowledge to gainful use for national benefit.
“Most of our grazing reserves have been taken over by those
in power, to get these back, we have to also join politics and even contest for
elective positions.
“Already and following our effort in sensitising our people,
many now have their PVC cards and are only waiting for the election time.
“We are also scanning
the people showing interest in the presidential seat with Bola Tinubu leading
because he was the one that intervened in our matter while he was governor of
Lagos and we had a crisis in Benue.
“Tinubu came all the way, got us on a round table, and
reconciled us, so, someone who could do this at that time, we believe can do
more when he is at the helms of affairs.”
He said consultations would continue among the Fulani to see
that peace is fully achieved and that they are treated with the dignity they
deserved.
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