In Nigeria's capital, urbanization clashes with nomadic herders, as authorities push for livestock removal.
Urban grazing in Nigeria's capital
In Nigeria's capital, Abuja, it is now common to see herds of animals grazing on roads or walking through residential areas, a sight that has become normalized by the local population. Challenges of urbanization
The city's rapid expansion and urbanization have led to increased tensions between residents and nomadic herders, who have traditionally roamed the area with their livestock. This coexistence has become a growing concern for local authorities. Efforts to relocate herders
Authorities are working to find a solution by negotiating the permanent removal of livestock from the city center, aiming to reduce conflicts and improve urban management. Herders' conditions for relocation
The herders have expressed willingness to move, but they insist on receiving assurances that their animals will have better living conditions and that they will be safe in their new locations.
