x

BREAKING: Open-grazing ban, VAT bills scale second reading at Lagos Assembly

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday committed the bill on open grazing ban to the Committee on Agriculture after it scaled second reading.

The legislators also read for the first and second time, the Lagos Value Added Tax (VAT) bill and asked the Committee on Finance to give a report on Thursday.

Speaker Mudashiru Obasa described the ‘Prohibition of Open Cattle Grazing Bill’ as one that would ensure a harmonious relationship between herders and farmers, and protect the South-West environment.

Obasa suggested that the proposal should make provision for the registration of herders and prepare them for ranching.

On the VAT bill, the Speaker said it would lead to an increase in revenue and infrastructure development in line with fiscal federalism.

He urged the Lagos government to do everything legally possible to ensure that the judgement of a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt is sustained up to the Supreme Court.

Obasa lamented that while the state generates about N500 billion annually and others in the South-West generate around N300 billion, they are all paltry amounts to the federal government.

Bisi Yusuff, representing Alimosho 1 lamented the havoc herdsmen have caused in the region.

He said farmers are now afraid to visit their farms, with many now indebted because it is difficult to pay back loans.

Yusuff condemned cattle roaming, the fear and accidents they cause, and advocated stiffer penalties for herders carrying firearms.

Kehinde Joseph (Alimosho 2) called open grazing in the 21st century an aberration.

Joseph said the bill would ensure peaceful coexistence, reduce crime and help to guide the activities of herders.

Olumoh Lukman (Ajeromi-Ifelodun 1) suggested that the High Court or a Special Court handle cases from the enforcement of the bill when passed and signed.

Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti Osa 2) decried how cows move about in a city like Lagos and confirmed the state has 250 hectares of land in Ikorodu and another 750 hectares on Epe for ranching.

Tobun Abiodun (Epe 1) said it was common to see cattle going to school as if they want to learn.

David Setonji (Badagry 2) recalled a time the lawmakers went to a school on an official visit, “We were embarrassed by cattle. We had to wait for the herder to move the cattle before we embarked on our oversight function”, Setonji added.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

FG trains over 175 youths from the North Central region of Nigeria 

By Israel Adamu, Jos  The Federal government through the office...

Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lauds Diri’s Leadership on 66th Birthday

Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa   Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo,...

Wike To Deliver OAU Distinguished Personality Lecture

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on...

Breaking: Tinubu To Commence 10 Projects Commissions In Abuja, Satellite Towns

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to...

NCPC Re-strategize For 2025 Pilgrimage, Holds Staff Retreat

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju In a bid to restrategize to ensure...

Regina Daniels Accuses Angela Okorie of Pursuing Her Husband Amid Ongoing Feud

Nollywood star Regina Daniels has fired back at fellow...

Amaechi Responds to Wike: “I Won’t Engage in Childish Insults”

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has fired back...

FG to Sanction Federal Tertiary Institutions Over Unapproved Satellite Campuses

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img