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Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
The Presidency has bowed to growing public pressure, suspending the controversial plan by the Buhari administration to build Rural Grazing Area (RUGA) settlements in states across Nigeria.
A source at the Presidency, who confirmed the information, says the move is to allow for further consultation with stakeholders.
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Meanwhile, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently presiding over National Food Security/Herders/Farmers Conflict meeting at the Pesidential Villa, Abuja.
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Those at the meeting include governors of Ebonyi, Dave Umahi; Plateau, Simon Lalong; Kebbi, Atiku Bagudu; and Adamawa Deputy Governor, Bala Ngilari.
