The state house of Assembly,Osun state unanimously accepted the passage of a bill prohibiting animals movement in the state.
Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, immediately after the passage of the bill,the Speaker of the Assembly, Hon.Timothy, said the bill would regulate animal grazing and establishments of cattle ranches in the state when it becomes law.
Hon.Timothy also said that those who go against the bill if passed into law risk 3 years jail term without an option of fine.
Hon. Timothy,added: “In addition, the bill stipulates the forfeiture of cattle or any livestock under the control of the offender to the state government.
“A minor is prohibited from grazing, rearing, or herding livestock except under the supervision of an adult.
A minor who contravenes the provision of the law committed an offence, and the guardian or parent of the minor or owner of the livestock as the case may be shall be vicariously liable upon conviction to a fine of N300,000 only
Stating clearly that,its a beginning of a new era for the people of the state.
