Abuja, February 20, 2026 – A video released by News Central TV on Friday captured herds of cattle strolling past Abuja’s World Trade Center twice daily, drawing widespread attention and mixed reactions from residents.
While some viewers expressed amusement, jokingly referring to the animals as “four-legged commuters,” others criticized the scene as an unsightly disruption in the nation’s capital. The footage also reignited public debate over the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) government’s handling of open grazing, with many pointing to Minister Nyesom Wike’s 2023 pledge to ban the practice and subsequent assurances in 2024 and 2025 that the policy would be enforced.
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between Nigeria’s cultural herding traditions and the pressures of urban growth, as policymakers and residents seek solutions that balance economic development, public safety, and pastoral livelihoods.
