Ankio Briggs, a foremost Niger-Delta activist, has rejected the proposed establishment of cattle colonies stating that the people of the Niger Delta would not allow such to happen in their territory .
Briggs said the people of the Niger-Delta will be mobilized against the Federal Government if it goes ahead with the establishment of cattle-colonies in the region.
In her opinion such a move was uncalled for as the people of the region had not recovered from the crisis caused by oil exploitation by the Federal Government. The initiative according to her was capable of inciting further unrest in the troubled Niger Delta region..
Briggs,however, advised the Federal Government to encourage herdsmen across the country to seek other means of managing their business.
“The sound of cattle colonies in itself is provocative. What is the meaning of cattle colonies.
“There is nothing that should be given to any business man. Whether he is herdsman or a Fulani man. How many fishermen do you see going to the North to go and claim rivers?
“The herdsmen own private businesses. We will not allow them in the Niger-Delta. That is all I can say for now,” She said.
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