Gov’t Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Address Farmer-Herder Conflicts
By: Enock Ankomah The Government of Ghana, through the National Security Council Secretariat, has called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, development partners, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders to address farmer-herder conflicts and regulate transhumance in the country. The call was made by the Director of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Major…
The Government of Ghana, via the National Security Council Secretariat, has urged heightened cooperation among various organizations and stakeholders to tackle farmer-herder conflicts and manage transhumance across the nation. Major General Timothy Tifucro Ba-Taa-Banah, Director of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, representing the National Security Coordinator, announced this during a national workshop in Accra.
The gathering convened crucial stakeholders to discuss issues arising from livestock migration, land and water resource competition, and escalating farmer-herder tensions, particularly in northern Ghana.
With assistance from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), district-level regulations have been established to govern livestock movement and provide dispute resolution mechanisms, especially in the Upper West Region. The Transhumance Tracking Tool has pinpointed 17 significant livestock migration routes, encompassing vital pastoral facilities like water sources, livestock markets, rest zones, and grazing areas.
Major General Ba-Taa-Banah advocated for a cohesive method to make the entry of herdsmen and their animals into Ghana more organized and officially controlled. He emphasized that the National Security Council remains dedicated to enhancing systems to ensure Ghana's peace and security, stressing that the active participation of all pertinent stakeholders is vital for attaining enduring peace and harmonious cohabitation between agricultural and pastoralist communities.
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