The bill seeking to regulate animal grazing and establish cattle ranches in designated areas of Anambra State has scaled second reading in the Anambra state House of Assembly.
Speaking at plenary, the the Speaker of the House, Uche Okafor stated the bill is everybody’s business, as he noted that it bothered on food security, economic development and security of lives and property.
The bill was later committed to the Committee on Agriculture, headed by Mr. John Nwokoye, for further deliberation and the committee was expected to report back on September 30.
Some lawmakers who also made case for the bill include: Majority Leader, Dr. Nnamdi Okafor (APGA-Awka South I) – who opined that the bill would promote peace and ensure safety of lives and property, as it will help curb incessant herders/farmers clashes and generate business opportunities; Dr. Timothy Ifedioranma (APC-Njikoka l), Mr. Obinna Emeneka (APGA-Anambra East), amongst others.
The the bill titled: ‘Open Grazing of Cattle and other Livestock Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Bill 2021’, had earlier passed first reading on September 22.
