NewsGovernor Emmanuel Signs Akwa Ibom Anti- Open Grazing Bill Into Law

Governor Emmanuel Signs Akwa Ibom Anti- Open Grazing Bill Into Law

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September 16, (THEWILL) – The Governor of Akwa lbom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel has given assent to a Law to Prohibit Open Rearing and Grazing of Livestock and Provide for the Establishment of Ranches in the State.

The Speaker, Rt Hon Aniekan Bassey with the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Uko Udom (SAN), presented the Bill for signing today at the State Executive Chambers, in the Governor’s Office, Uyo.

The Governor after signing the Bill into Law stated that the new Law is no respecter of persons irrespective of status or caliber.

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He instructed relevant authorities of the government to ensure that the bill is implemented and enforced to the letter with strict compliance, even as culprits must be brought to book accordingly.

According to him, the new Law will promote modern techniques in animal husbandry, prevent the destruction of farms by wandering cattles, while reducing clashes and killings between herders and farmers in the state.

It will also promote international best practices in livestock administration, regulation and control in the state, among other things.

THEWILL reports that the State House of Assembly at yesterday’s plenary passed the Bill into Law, with Tuesday, September 14, 2021 as its commencement date and the Speaker, Rt Hon. Aniekan Bassey, immediately directed the Clerk of the House, Mrs Mandu Umoren to communicate the decision of the House to the Governor for his assent.

The Speaker was accompanied by Rt Hon Udo Kierian Akpan, the Leader of the House and Mrs Mandu Umoren, Clerk of the Assembly to the signing ceremony.

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