Businessman Isaac Fayose has stirred reactions online after commenting on the increasing presence of herders’ cows roaming major roads in Abuja.
Reacting after coming across a herd of cattle on a road in the Federal Capital Territory, Fayose joked that “It’s only cows that have defeated Wike,” in an apparent reference to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s efforts to enforce order and sanitation across Abuja.
His remarks quickly went viral, with many Nigerians expressing concern over the safety risks posed by cattle roaming busy roads, while others called on authorities to address the issue.
Reactions
@TobOmad: “Until the government can provide grazing lands for them, transhumance cannot be controlled.”
@Teesaids: “It’s high time government do something about these cows endangering the lives of commuters plying the roads.”
@gudnex_dd: “He con be like Wike and herdsmen get deal together. Cos wtf? This thing is getting too rampant in Abuja.”
@chinemelumma: “APC government has turned cows into senior citizens of Nigeria. Buhari’s administration started it and Bola Ahmed Tinubu continued the legacy.”
@justicetsunami: “@GovWike what are you doing about the cows roaming around Abuja? 🤷🏽♀️ It’s your job to see to this no? 👀”
@fon4gud: “😂😂 Cows don conquer Abuja road. Even Wike no fit stop them.”
@Foxyblueu: “They flex power on poor citizens. But actual problems like these cows roam free, showing how unserious they are.”
@MaziEzike_Nedu: “Seeing border security and local infrastructure get completely overwhelmed like this is terrifying. When reception centers hit absolute capacity, it moves past a simple border issue into a full blown humanitarian and national security crisis.”