Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has signed the anti-grazing bill into law.
The governor signed the bill on Tuesday after it was earlier passed by the State House of Assembly.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo.
Chairman of House Committee on Agriculture Taofeek Oladele had earlier presented a report on the bill at the parliament.
While presenting the report on the bill, Mr Oladele said that the legislation will tackle the frequent farmer-herder clashes, which have led to the loss of lives and property in the state.
The lawmaker said the bill will bring peace and encourage agriculture practices in the state.
Signing the bill into law on Tuesday, Mr Akeredolu said that the move was in line with the resolution of the Southern Governors’ Forum at its last meeting in Lagos.
“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 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”, the statement read in part.