Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, on Sunday in Damaturu, charged Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to sensitise its members on the need to open bank accounts.

Mr Buni gave the charge when the newly-elected national president of MACBAN, Baba Ngelzarma, paid him a courtesy visit.

He called on the president to ensure he sensitised members of the association about the cashless policy introduced by the CBN.

The governor noted that Mr Ngelzarma’s election was based on merit and advised him to work assiduously towards peaceful co-existence between farmers and herders.

In his response, Mr Ngelzarma, a native of Yobe, thanked Mr Buni for his role in his election.

“Your Excellency, words cannot express my deepest gratitude to you for your support before, during and after the election,’’ he said.

He pledged to instil discipline and morality among MACBAN members across the country.

Mr Ngelzarma also promised to weed out bad eggs that brought the association’s image to disrepute. 

(NAN)