In response to the recurring clashes between farmers and herders in several local government areas, the Rivers State Government has inaugurated a committee to investigate and address the root causes of the conflicts.
The committee is chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibibia Worika. Speaking during the inauguration in Port Harcourt, Professor Worika outlined the committee’s terms of reference, which include identifying and addressing early warning signs of tension between farmers and herders, mediating and resolving disputes through a community-based and non-violent approach, and ensuring that both grazing and farming activities are carried out in line with the law and principles of environmental sustainability.
Professor Worika assured stakeholders that the committee will discharge its responsibilities with diligence, fairness, and impartiality to foster peaceful coexistence across the state.
