August 21, (THEWILL) – Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has directed strict compliance with the law restricting movement of cattle on foot in every part of Anambra State.
Soludo, who met with members of Anambra State Cattle Menace Committee, at the Government House, Awka, at the weekend, said the directive was in compliance with the 2021 anti-open grazing law of the State.
Former governor, Willie Obiano, had assented to the Cattle and Other Livestock Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Bill of Anambra State in 2021.
Soludo, while speaking at the meeting, said his administration would ensure the implementation of the law by September.
He applauded members of the Anambra State Cattle Menace Committee for their devotion to duty, saying that Anambra people have largely lived in harmony with herdsmen, but the herdsmen must conduct their businesses within the ambit of extant laws.
He said, “Now that we have a law banning open grazing, the law enforcement agents have been directed to implement it.
“Though the law has been in existence since almost one year ago, cattle rearers keep parading certain areas in the State in contravention to the law.”
