Author: Shu'aibu Usman Leman

THE Gombe State Government’s recent bold decision to prohibit herders from entering the state until January 2026 is far more than a simple, seasonal directive. It is a courageous, common-sense policy that directly tackles one of Nigeria’s most persistent and devastating challenges: the recurring, often bloody, clashes between farmers and herders. This singular action demonstrates genuine leadership and provides a vital blueprint for other states to follow. ​For far too long, these conflicts have ravaged rural communities, completely destroyed livelihoods, and significantly set back food production across the entire North. All too frequently, governments have treated these incidents as merely…