The Federal Government is finalizing plans to call for a town hall dialogue involving critical stakeholders at a date to be announced, following the disturbing trends of avoidable clashes between herdsmen and farmers in some parts of the country. Interior Minister, Lieutenant- General Abdurahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), who gave this indication yesterday in Abuja, said it has become imperative to examine factors that give rise to such conflicts as well as discussing ways to finding lasting solutions to these crises. He noted

further that the realisation of immense contributions of herdsmen and farmers to the nation’s economy has made it more expedient to have an all inclusive dialogue. The minister maintained that the town hall dialogue will involve stakeholders from various umbrella associations of herders and farmers, state governments, Non Governmental Organisations, civil societies, the media, MDAs, professional bodies, humanitarian institutions among others. The proposed dialogue will provide opportunities for various stakeholders to share views and provide honest answers to the various questions which may arise.