All Farmers Association Of Nigeria (AFAN) And Pan-Fulani Cultural Association Tabbital Pulaaku International Seals Peace Accord

A peace accord between All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and Pan-Fulani Cultural Association Tabbital Pulaaku International, to end lingering farmers/Herder crisis have been sealed in Adamawa state.

The farmers /Herders peace agreement documents was signed by Ardo Usman Buba and Ayuba Bangwale on behalf of the parties Thursday in Guyuk, agreed that henceforth they would ensure that farmers crops are not destroyed as panacea addressing crisis and enthronement of peace establishment in the area.

The parties agreed to liaise with traditional rulers to re-establish alternative cattle routes encroached by farmers and in the event of losses and trespass they all  agree to embrace dialogue for peaceful resolution.

The resolve for setting dates for farmers to finish harvesting their crops within specific period of time to allow for grazing of the land.

Grazing and movement of cattle in the night was unanimously banned, as the parties agreed to work in synergy with the youth to strengthen the accord terms and development of the area.

Violators of the agreement are liable to penalty commiserate with losses and in line with equity and justice to be determined by the mediation committee.

The Team lead by British Council/European Union (MCN), Abdulkadir Bello, in his remarks assured that the agreement targeted to foster unity and  enhance state and community level conflict Management capacity to prevent the escalation of conflict into violence in Adamawa , Yobe and Borno states.

The event put together by Agaji Unity Foundation and implemented by  the British Council he noted,  was focused on facilitating the promotion of  reconciliation and stability in polarized conflict affected communities in the Northeast region.

Ardo Usman Buba, chairman Tabbital Pulaaku Guyuk branch in his submission lauded the efforts of the Nigeria government.