• About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
No Result
View All Result
NewsNet Nigeria
  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
    • Oil and Gas
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • MORE
    • Interview
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Science & Tech
    • Videos
NewsNet Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
Home Legislative Matters

Anti Open Grazing Law: Delta Assembly moves to meet Sept 21 implementation deadline

by NewsNet Nigeria
4 years ago
in Legislative Matters, News
Anti Open Grazing Law: Delta Assembly moves to meet Sept 21 implementation deadline

Hon Reuben Izeze

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Whatsapp

The Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday began consideration of a bill to prohibit open grazing in the state in line with the September 21, 2021, deadline set by the Southern Governors Forum (SGF) for the promulgation of the anti-open grazing law in all member states.

The bill which was introduced for the first reading at Tuesday’s plenary of the House scaled second reading on Wednesday.

The bill titled “Livestock Breeding, Rearing and Marketing Regulation Bill” has Hon Reuben Izeze, who represents Ughelli South in the House and Chairman, House Committee on Lands, Survey and Urban Development, as the lead sponsor.

During the second reading at Wednesday’s plenary of the House, Hon Izeze and others while duelling on the merits of the proposed law said it is to protect the territorial integrity of Delta State and to give legal backing to resolutions on open grazing by several stakeholders, including the forum of governors of southern Nigeria.

Hon Izeze who led the debate said that the bill which has 23 clauses, be given accelerated attention as it seeks to address the arbitrary rearing and movements of livestock in the State, as well as reduce banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities in the state.

The lawmaker maintained that it is the responsibility of the government to protect lives and property in the state, emphasizing that besides addressing the growing security challenge in the State, the bill also provided protections for dealers of livestock against hustlers.

He described the bill as apt and timely, saying that it is common knowledge that every community in Delta State has stories to tell about the mischief emanating from the unregulated activities and movements of herdsmen in the State.

Hon Izeze stated that as Lawmakers, the lives of the people are Paramount and must do everything within powers to protect them.

The member representing Ika North East, Anthony Elekeokwuri, Aniocha North, Emeka Nwaobi, Uvwie, Solomon Ighrakpata, Bomadi, Oboro Preyor, Warri SouthWest, Emomotimi Guwor, Oshimili North, Pat Ajudua and Ethiope East, Innocent Anidi, said the proposed law will among other things address the menace of Fulani herdsmen in the state.

Expressing concern that Deltans whose major occupation is farming no longer have access to their farmlands as a result of the activities of herdsmen that are terrorizing every part of the state, the Lawmakers commended the southern governors and the conference of speakers resolutions on the issue of open grazing in southern Nigeria.

They said carrying of firearms, either license or otherwise is being prohibited in the proposed law, as well as prohibits movement of cows by foot in any part of Delta State.

The lawmakers stressed that contrary to insinuations in some quarters, the intention is not to evicting non-residents from the State, but rather, aimed at promoting peaceful co-existence among residents as their activities would be properly regulated.

The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori referred the bill to the House Committee on Special Bill and that of Agriculture and Natural Resources for further consideration.

Both Committees are to report back to the House on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, for further legislative action.

Previous Post

Just In: PIB: Senate dares host communities with passage of 3% development fund

Next Post

Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays

MORE NEWS

Senator Ede Dafinone to Deliver Keynote at Inaugural Urhobo Leadership Series
Local News

Senator Ede Dafinone to Deliver Keynote at Inaugural Urhobo Leadership Series

July 27, 2025
Okowa’s Top Aide, Hilary Ibegbulem, Mourns Father’s Passing
Lifestyle

Okowa’s Top Aide, Hilary Ibegbulem, Mourns Father’s Passing

July 26, 2025
Delta Assembly Advances New Community Corps Agency Bill, Condoles Buhari’s Death
Legislative Matters

DOPF Seeks Oborevwori’s Swift Assent to Community Security Corps Agency Bill, Applauds Delta Assembly for “Bold and Timely Legislative Action”

July 25, 2025
Guwor Urges Lawmakers to Prioritise Constituents’ Interests as DTHA Resumes Third Session
Legislative Matters

Delta Lawmakers Embark on Six-Week Recess as Speaker Guwor Reaffirms Commitment to Vibrant Legislature

July 25, 2025
Next Post
Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays

Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays

Leave Comment

RECENT STORIES

Senator Dafinone Calls for Unity, Condemns “Pull Him Down Syndrome” Among Urhobo People at Inaugural Leadership Forum

Senator Dafinone Calls for Unity, Condemns “Pull Him Down Syndrome” Among Urhobo People at Inaugural Leadership Forum

July 29, 2025
Senator Dafinone Felicitates Orodje of Okpe on 19th Coronation Anniversary

Senator Dafinone Felicitates Orodje of Okpe on 19th Coronation Anniversary

July 29, 2025
Insights on Ned Nwoko’s initiative to upgrade Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba to Federal University of Technology, Asaba

HOSCON Applauds Tinubu Over 3% Fund, Nwoko’s Active Engagement on Host Community Issues

July 29, 2025
Police Take Action Against Officers Over Viral Assault Video in Delta

Police Take Action Against Officers Over Viral Assault Video in Delta

July 28, 2025
Tinubu Honours WAFCON-Winning Super Falcons with Mouthwatering Rewards

Tinubu Honours WAFCON-Winning Super Falcons with Mouthwatering Rewards

July 28, 2025

TRENDING STORIES

  • Warri Urhobo APC Members Hold Unity Meeting, Adopt 8-Man Leadership Council

    Warri Urhobo APC Members Hold Unity Meeting, Adopt 8-Man Leadership Council

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Solidarity Walk for Tinubu, Omo-Agege a Huge Success – Erhire Counters Oharisi’s Boycott Claims

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Delta Assembly Passes Community Security Corps Bill to Bolster Local Security Architecture

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje-Ugboko: “A National Vision Made Manifest,” Says Senator Ned Nwoko as 2025/2026 Admissions Begin

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Police Foil Major Kidnap Plot, Arrest Notorious Gang Leader ‘Adusa’ in Delta

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

NEWSNET NIGERIA Published By: Morex Consult Limited - Since 2020.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
    • Oil and Gas
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • MORE
    • Interview
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Science & Tech
    • Videos

NEWSNET NIGERIA Published By: Morex Consult Limited - Since 2020.