Farmers under the aegis of South West Farmers Forum and the national executives of the Miyetti Allah Cattle breeders association have reached a peaceful agreement on how to operate effectively in the state without any form of rancour.
The meeting which was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital had the National President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle breeders association, Muhammad Kirowa, the Chairman of the South West Farmers forum, Segun Dasaolu, representatives of the state government and security agents in attendance.
Speaking about the reasons for the gathering, the leaders of the farmers association noted that the crisis between farmers and cattle breeders have claimed lives and properties worth millions of Naira and in a bid to find a lasting solution to the problem both parties have drafted an agreement.
They noted that for the agreement to be binding on their members, the leaders of the association must come together to vet and approve the content, with a view of ratifying it, in the presence of security agents and the state government.
