The Benue State House of Assembly on Thursday successfully
passed the bill prohibiting Open Rearing and Grazing into law. The house had on
Tuesday received the report of its Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. James Gbande on the bill to
prohibit open grazing in the State.
A perusal of the report shows that the title of the bill was
changed from Livestock Promotion, Development and Regulatory Agency
establishment bill, to a bill to prohibiting Open Rearing and Grazing of
Livestock and provide for the establishment of Ranches and Livestock
administration, regulation and control, in line with the feelings of Benue
people.
The lawmakers, who debated upon the bill on Thursday, agreed
that the development would henceforth end the protracted war between Benue
farmers and herdsmen.
The house subsequently stipulated that any herder found
violating the law would be sentenced to five years imprisonment and as well pay
a fine of N1m.
According to the house, “Nobody will be permitted to carry out open grazing outside the permitted ranches.Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
“Any person who contravenes this act shall be guilty and upon conviction be sentenced to 5 years imprisonment with a fine of 1 million.
“Where damage is done to crops, the farm will be evaluated and the manager of the livestock be compelled to pay.
“Movement of livestock on foot within the state is hereby prohibited. Any person who contravenes this shall be sentenced to one year imprisonment or pay a fine of N500,00
“Any livestock owner or manager who carries firearms shall be treated under the penal code. All ranchers shall engage the services of security agencies.
“Any person who rustles cattle shall be sentenced to 5 years imprisonment or pay a fine of N100,000 per cow. Any livestock wandering shall be impounded by the department of livestock.
“Any livestock impounded and the owner not found shall be auctioned to the public and the proceeds be deposited into the state consolidated revenue account.
“They shall be established, a special open prohibition TAX FORCE that will enforce this laws as stipulated.”
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Congrats Benue People. It was long overdue!
ReplyDeleteThose who think that heaven will fall will see that nothing will happen if this decision is taken. I salute the boldness of the members of Benue State House of Assembly, even though it came rather late.
ReplyDeleteKeep it venue state
ReplyDeleteKeep it up venue state.
ReplyDeleteI hope the law is not exactly as quoted above, with terrible grammatical blunders. Examples:
ReplyDelete"TAX FORCE" instead of TASK FORCE
"enforce this laws" instead of "enforce these laws"
Frankly, this is shameful - that people drafting state laws cannot write simple correct English!
Can I get a big Amennnnn???
ReplyDeleteOlodo who told u that d state laws are the one who posted or publish this write up here, even if they are the one,are they above typical error?
ReplyDeleteVery good one from the state. We need resist these barbaric people who still go arround with cattles instead of creating ranch.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Benue house of assembly and the good people of Benue State.
ReplyDeleteThough, if for your governor, this might be impossible. Useless man following their dictates!...... I won't mention those he is following and he pleasing at the expense of his people.
If the good for nothing Governor fails to sign it into law, let him be impeached immediately without any negotiation.
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