BREAKING: Governor Akeredolu Signs Anti-Open Grazing Bill Into Law

Governor Akeredolu has signed the Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law.

EKOHOTBLOG reports that Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has signed the Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law.

The Bill, which was earlier passed by the State House of Assembly, was signed into law by the governor on Tuesday.

According to a statement by the Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, Governor Akeredolu signed the bill into law in his office on Tuesday.

EKOHOTBLOG had earlier reported that Governor Akeredolu will sign the Bill into law on Tuesday (Today).

The assent by the Governor is coming a few days after President Muhammadu Buhari directed that 368 grazing sites across 25 states of the country be reviewed.

The move of Governor Akeredolu, EKOHOTBLOG reports, is in line with the resolution of the Southern Governors Forum at its last meeting in Lagos on July 5, 2021.

The Governors had unanimously adopted September 1, 2021, as the deadline for the signing of the Bill.

However, the statement by the Ondo Commissioner read, “The move is in line with the resolution of the Southern Governors’ Forum at its last meeting in Lagos where September 1st was set as the deadline for Governors in Southern Nigeria to sign the Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law.

“This is worthwhile and a very laudable development aimed at stemming needless instances of skirmishes, conflicts as well as infractions on the enviably peaceful disposition of the good people of Ondo State.

“It is very pertinent to aver and indeed, reiterate that the Law shall rather, engender a more cordial, mutually benefiting relationship amongst residents of the State irrespective of ethnicity, religion or creed. For emphasis, no particular group of persons is the target.

“While it is the hope of Government that all residents would take ample advantage of this Law to enhance our socio-economic well being in Ondo State, compliance of same shall be given the utmost attention. Government shall pursue with vigour, through lawful means, to ensure strict compliance.

“In this regard, details of the new Law shall be made available to the public for proper information, more depth of understanding on contents as well as other relevant areas,” the statement concluded.

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