Legislature

OYHA, Stakeholders Review Grazing Regulation Law

By Mosope Kehinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has opened a public hearing on the Post-Legislative Scrutiny of the Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law, 2019.

The session, held in partnership with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, brought together stakeholders from the Ministry of Agriculture, Amotekun, the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, and Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN.

The Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, represented by his Deputy, Mr Muhammed Fadeyi, said the adoption of Post-Legislative Scrutiny marked another milestone for the Assembly.

He assured participants that all memoranda would be reviewed and harmonised.

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, described the law as a work in progress, saying its framework was still evolving.

MACBAN recommended broader education and sensitisation on the law to ensure full understanding before implementation.

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