- Anambra and Enugu states have rejected the proposal of grazing reserves by the federal government
- The states said such law stands no chance in the House of Assemblies
- The states said the southeast legislative and governance reform committee will position the Assemblies to promote, share and adapt effective legislative/governance reforms across the region
The speakers of the House of Assemblies in Enugu and Anambra states have warned that grazing bills will not be tolerated by the lawmakers. The legislators while speaking over the weekend, during the inauguration of the southeast legislative and governance reform committee said such bill stands no chance in the states' House of Assembly.
The speaker of the Anambra state House of Assembly, Rita Maduagwu, said the forum will position the Assemblies to promote.
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“Our interest is to coordinate the implementation of legislative reforms that will improve service as well as identify and share best legislative practices among the South East legislatures for adoption,” Maduagwu said.
She also said the forum is also expected to facilitate the development of legislative frameworks, mechanism and systems that will enhance the functionality of the Houses of Assembly in the region.
Also, in tandem with his Anambra counterpart, the Enugu state speaker, Edward Ubosi, said there is no chance for such a bill in the state assembly. While noting that there is a growing understanding between the people of the state and herdsmen, he said the Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, is building a good relationship among residents of the state.
NAIJ.com earlier reported that the inspector general of police, Ibrahim Idris, had warned state governments against the establishment of anti-grazing laws.
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The police boss urged state governors to prioritise the establishment of cattle ranches before enacting anti-grazing laws.
Idris said such move by the governors will avoid rancor and possible conflict between farmers and herdsmen in the various states.
Meanwhile, the governors of Benue, Ekiti, and Taraba states have asked the inspector general of police to implement the anti-grazing law instead of giving them lectures on how to pacify the herdsmen. The governors said the police chief has no right to direct them on how to make the anti-grazing law implemented in their states work.
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Source: Naija.ng