The Anti-Open Grazing Policy and Farmers-Herders’ Conflicts in Benue State, Nigeria-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

The Anti-Open Grazing Policy and Farmers-Herders’ Conflicts in Benue State, Nigeria

Published:2024-05-08 Issue:2 Volume:7 Page:224-243
ISSN:2689-5129
Container-title:African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research
language:en
Short-container-title:African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research

Author:

C. O. Udeh,C. O. Odey,N. A. Juluku,J. A. Omenka,C. D. Bassey

Abstract

This study examines anti-open grazing policy and farmers-herders’ conflicts in Benue State, in order to ascertain the extent, the law was able to ameliorate the persisted farmers-herders’ conflicts and restores peace in the state. The study was anchored on the theory of structural functionalism as its analytical compass of study. The study adopted documentary method of data collection, content analysis for analysing data generated through secondary sources. It revealed that the prohibition of movement of livestock on foot, prohibition of firearms and the establishment of ranches by anti-open grazing policy ameliorated farmers-herders’ conflicts in Benue State. We recommended amongst other things, that Benue State Government should partner with the Federal Government, security agencies and neighbouring states in the fight against killer herdsmen by introducing more stifling policies, programme and workshops capable of stimulating peace, love, tranquillity and respect for human life in the state.

Publisher

African - British Journals

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