Enugu State House of Assembly has passed the bill to prohibit open grazing, regulate cattle ranching into law.
Gatekeepers News reports that the House of Assembly passed the bill into law on Thursday.
The House had conducted a public hearing on the bill, which was applauded by stakeholders in attendance.
The southeast zonal Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Gidado Siddiki, who made the submission of the Northern Community in Enugu, had said, “I plead for a period of one month to enable us come out with a position that will truly carry our disposition with due consideration to the good of Enugu State and Nigeria.”
Passing the Bill into law during the plenary, the Speaker, Edward Ubosi, said the bill was not targeted on any group or individuals but for the peace and security of residents of Enugu State.
He commended the members for working tirelessly to ensure that the bill was passed today.
