The Plateau Government has set up a 14-man panel to examine the gains and implications of establishing cattle grazing reserves and ranches in the state.

Governor Simon Lalong, who disclosed this at a forum on grazing ranches on Wednesday, said the panel’s report would guide government on the next step.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum was organized by Search For Common Ground, a Non-Governmental Organization.

He said the panel was expected to determine the difference between grazing reserves and ranches, and suggest which would fit more conveniently into the peculiar situation in Plateau.

Lalong dismissed the claims that Plateau had already given out land for ranches, declaring that the state had only made a statement of intent.

“Plateau has not taken any decision on whether to establish ranches or grazing reserves.

“Discussions and consultations are still ongoing at various levels and it is the result of such discussions that will coalesce into what Plateau will decide to do,” he said.Grazing

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Lalong sets up committee to evaluate grazing policy