Officials of the Kogi Chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has said the group wants scholarships for Fulanis.
The ethnic group traditionally consists mainly of nomads and herders from the northern parts of the country.
Scattered across Northern states, they are believed to be marginalised in terms of education and are listed amongst Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS).
The cattle breeder’s group demanded that the Fulanis be considered for scholarships from primary to tertiary education levels.
The Chairman…
