National Economic Council (NEC) sub-committee, set up by the Federal Government on facts finding mission following the conflict between farmers and herdsmen has begun seating in Yola, Adamawa.
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi declared the sitting opened on Wednesday.
Umahi said the committee was in the state to find out the remote causes of the conflict and to proffer solutions.
“We are here as part of facts the finding mission and to ascertain the remote cause of the crisis between farmers and herdsmen in the state.
“The committee is not a criminal or civil trial body but an organ to bring lasting solution between the two neighbourhoods,’’ the governor said.
In his remarks, Gov. Muhammadu Bindow of Adamawa lauded the Federal Government for the establishment of the committee.
Bindow, who was represented by his deputy, Mr Martins Babale, said his administration was committed towards the protection of lives and property of the citizens.
“Government of Adamawa is committed to the protection of lives and property of its citizens.
“As part of its efforts to ensure peaceful coexistence among the people, the government has started massive integration and sensitisation campaign among people of the state,’’Babale said.
