Akeredolu Signs Anti-open Grazing Law

Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has signed
into law the Anti-Open Grazing Bill passed by the state House of
Assembly.

The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo,
made this known in a statement Tuesday, adding that the governor
signed the law in his office.

Akeredolu, while signing the law, said: “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 an 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.”

Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has signed
into law the Anti-Open Grazing Bill passed by the state House of
Assembly.

The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo,
made this known in a statement Tuesday, adding that the governor
signed the law in his office.

Akeredolu, while signing the law, said: “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 an 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.”