NACDPAMN Seeks Stronger Collaboration With Edo Govt on Livestock Reforms

By Elvis Omoregie 

The National Association of Cattle Dealers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NACDPAMN), Edo State chapter, has expressed readiness to partner with the state government to strengthen livestock management and support ongoing reforms aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Chairman of the association, Yusuf Ibrahim Imokha, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Edo State Commissioner for Livestock, Prof. Ikponmwosa Omorodion, in Benin City.

He said the engagement was aimed at deepening institutional cooperation with the newly created ministry and addressing recurring herder–farmer conflicts.

Imokha noted that the livestock sector remains critical to peace, security and economic development, pledging the association’s full support for state-led initiatives. “Our mandate is to work with the ministry. We pledge our loyalty and cooperation in all areas where we are needed, especially in addressing violence or crises associated with cattle operations,” he said.

Responding, Prof. Omorodion clarified that the ongoing profiling of herders across the state is strictly for security and data management purposes, dismissing suggestions that the exercise is meant to introduce new taxes on cattle dealers.

He said Edo has witnessed a rising influx of undocumented herders, creating challenges for planning, sector oversight and security coordination. “We have a ministry set up to develop the livestock sector for job creation, economic growth and enhanced security. Cattle dealing is a major sub-sector. But can we boldly say we know the location of all the cattle in this state? If the answer is no, that is where the problem begins,” he said.

The commissioner stressed that accurate data collection would protect both herders and farmers while improving regulation of the livestock value chain. He urged the association to ensure proper documentation of its members and support the state in establishing a unified profiling and monitoring framework.

“If your members are resident in the forest, how are they truly your members? Do you have records or profiles of all cattle dealers? If not, then we must create a framework to achieve this,” Omorodion added.

Imokha reaffirmed NACDPAMN’s commitment to supporting state reforms aimed at promoting stability and sustainability within the livestock ecosystem.

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