The Delta State House of Assembly has passed the anti-open grazing bill into law, today, Tuesday, 21st of September.
Following the passage of the bill, indiscriminate grazing, arbitrary animal rearing and marketing of livestock are now forbidden in the state.
The bill also prohibits the carrying of firearms whether licensed or not by residents of the state.
The latest bill was passed after a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Ferguson Onwo and seconded by the Minority Leader, Innocent Anidi.
Chairman, House Committee on Special Bills, Pat Ajudua had presented a report on the bill on the floor of the house. The report was received and adopted.
While presenting the bill, Hon Ajudua said that inputs of stakeholders formed part of the proposed law.
Speaker, Sheriff Oborevwori expressed happiness over the successful passage and said that Deltans and residents of the state would be very happy about the development.
He added that the House has fulfilled the commitment of the state to the agreement reached at the Southern Governors’ meeting held in the state .
Hon Oborevwori said that by passing the bill, the House has demonstrated its resolve to protect the people of the state from the menace of clashes between herders and farmers.
He also said with the passage of the bill, well-meaning persons who seek to carry on the business of breeding, rearing and marketing livestock shall do so within the boundaries of the Law.
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