Senator Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta North) has proposed for the establishment, development and management of ranches across all 774 local government areas and the Federal Capital Territory.
Papers News reports that the lawmaker stated that this would enhance food security across the country.
Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria Abuja, on Monday, Nwoko said that his proposal is contained in a Bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment, Development, and Management of Ranches in the 774 Local Government Areas and the Federal Capital Territory, to Promote Modern Livestock Farming, Curb Open Grazing, Enhance Food Security, and for Related Matters,” currently before the Senate.