Ogun State Gov. Abiodun, Signs Anti-open Grazing Bill Into Law

Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun yesterday, signed into law a Bill to Regulate Animal Grazing and Establishment of Cattle Ranching in the state.

Abiodun, who assented to the Bill at a Security Council meeting in Abeokuta, called on the security agencies to swing immediately into action and enforce provisions of the law.

He said: “This is a subject matter that has been discussed along the length and breadth of the country and which we Southern governors have discussed and endorsed.

“Ogun has enjoyed peace in spite of the presence of various ethnic nationalities, until the recent farmers’ herders skirmishes.

“Cattle rearers have a six-month period of grace before it becomes illegal in Ogun for cattle rearers to occupy unapproved public areas and private land with their livestock for grazing.”