Aviashima Toom, Makurdi.
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State says the suspension of Ruga settlements plan by the Federal Government was victory for all peace loving Nigerians.
In a statement signed by the chief Press Secretary, Mr. Terve Akase, Governor Ortom stated that the rejection of the Ruga settlement model was not personal but rather a struggle by the people of the country against impunity and injustice.
Governor Ortom commended President Muhammadu Buhari for heeding the call of the people for the suspension of the Ruga settlement patterns. saying the decision to suspend the Ruga programme shows that President Buhari has heard the voices of majority of Nigerians on the matter.
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He states that truth has prevailed on the Ruga issue, citing the Bible book of John 8: 32 which says “you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.”
The Governor urged the Federal Government to take a step further to encourage pastoralists and other livestock owners to embrace ranching as the best model of animal husbandry.
Recall that the Benue state Government rejected the Federal Government planned implementation of Ruga settlement in some Local Government msuch as; Ukum, Tarka and Otukpo in Benue state which greetad with large protest by youths against the project.
