Nigeria, June 10 -- The Kano State Government is regazetting about 371 grazing reserves across the state's 44 local government areas that have been encroached upon by farmers.

This development followed an executive order issued by Governor Abba Yusuf in 2024, which prohibits the allocation of designated grazing reserves and cattle routes (Burtali).

According to the Executive Order, "No ministry, department, or agency-including the Ministry of Agriculture, local government authorities, traditional institutions, titleholders, or individuals within the state-shall allocate, permit, or confer any right of occupancy, whether permanent or temporary, on any designated grazing reserve or cattle route."

The governor tasked the Chairman of the S...