Inter-ministerial committee inaugurated to deal with the activities of Nomads

Minister of Interior, Douglas Prosper Bani has inaugurated an eleven member  committee to address issues concerning the activities of nomads in the country.

According to the minister, the setting up of the committee has become necessary because the trans-human activities of these nomads (Fulani herds men) are critical and topical with regards to threat to the internal security and economy of this country.

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Records available indicate that the nomadic herdsmen migrate from the Sahel region to West Africa to seek greener pastures in Ghana. It is estimated that about 200 nomadic herdsmen brought over 2000 cattle from Nigeria, Niger, Togo and Mali to settle in Ghana predominantly in the southern part of the country.

The committee is also to consider policy issues and proposed recommendations to the menace and possible legislation to be implemented.

“You can’t stop the people, we have to manage the situation, and these are people who value their cattle than humans. Their cattle engage in nefarious activities destroying large farmlands and water bodies killing, raping and injuring farmers, which always create conflict between the nomadic herdsmen and residents and that must stop.” He stated.

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He emphasized though the task will not be an easy one with the caliber of members and their experience, he is hopeful they would deliver.

Interim chair of the committee, Mr. John Applerh who doubles as the executive secretary of Ghana national commission on small arms thanked the minister for the confidence reposed in the members of the committee and pledged that they would bring lasting solution to the situation.

Other members of the committee include, Mr. John Eugene Nyadu(Attorney Generals Department), Mr. Joseph Yamin, deputy coordinator operations(NADMO), Dr. Benjamin Agordzo, Director Operations(Ghana Police Service), Mr. George Dardi-nelson(National Security) Ins. John Tetteh, director, works (Min. Works and Housing)and Mr.  Kwabena Dankyira director (Min. Chieftaincy and traditional affairs)

The rest are Mr. Alex Daary(BNI), Mr. kwamina Arkoful, Director Animal Production (Min. food  and Agric), Mr. Joseph Obeng Poku, director policy(Min.Local Gov) and Mr. John Azumia, executive secretary (national peace council).