The demographic implications of nomadic herdsmen and farmers clashes in Nigeria – case study of Kogi State

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The demographic implications of nomadic herdsmen and farmers clashes in Nigeria – case study of Kogi State.

Abstract

This work examined the demographic implications of nomadic herdsmen and farmers clashes in Nigeria using Kogi State as case study. The objectives of this project are to examine the causes and consequences of nomadic herdsmen and farmers clashes in Nigeria and to identify alternative routes to solutions.. The methodology adopted in gathering data was descriptive method, both the primary and secondary methods. The major instrument used to gather data from primary sources is the questionnaire. From a population of 4,473,500, a sample size of 400 respondents was selected using simple random technique. Findings revealed that nomadic herdsmen and farmers clashes in Nigeria have negative effects on Nigeria’s economy and it has resulted in the loss of lives and properties.  In view of the findings, it was recommended that Government should ensure that those involved in the allocation of land for farming should imbibe responsibility and not allocate along cattle route or grazing land to avoid encroachment by nomadic herdsmen.