FARMERS AND HERDSMEN CRISIS: A MAJOR THREAT TO FOOD PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF YEWA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN OGUN STATE)

Ogunyemi, Olawale (2019) FARMERS AND HERDSMEN CRISIS: A MAJOR THREAT TO FOOD PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF YEWA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN OGUN STATE). In: 1st National Conference of WITED, Ilaro Chapter, August 13-16, 2019, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.

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Abstract

This study examined the challenges of insecurity on food production in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. Specifically, the study focused on farmers-herdsmen’s violent clashes. Data for the study were obtained through focus group interview from the farmers’ and the herdsmen’s groups. Data were analyzed using content analytical technique. Through leaders of the two communities (Herdsmen’s and the farmers’), farmers and herdsmen directly or indirectly affected by the clashes were identified. Where impossible to communicate directly with the interviewees, interpreters were provided. Data obtained were categorized, main theme identified, compared, related information merged and reassessed in line with content analysis procedures. Findings showed that the clashes were fundamentally over common environmental resources including land, pasture, crop-residue, livestock routes and water points. The effect of the clashes were found to include death, serious injury, stoppage of schooling within a time period, psychological imbalance due to fear, reduction in food crops, deaths of cattle and general economic downturn. Efforts aimed at addressing the menace were mainly inhibited by ‘lingual-cultural’ barriers, egocentrism and short-term reactive actions by relevant authorities rather than long-term peace plan. It is recommended that intergroup dialogue and compensation being encouraged by the State government should be further promoted

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email [email protected]
Date Deposited:	28 May 2021 11:07
Last Modified:	28 May 2021 13:32
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1386

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