Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Anambra State Government will begin the implementation of the state Anti-Open Grazing Law next month, Ikengaonline reports.
The state governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo stated this during a meeting with members of Anambra State Cattle Menace Committee, held at the Government House, Awka.
The Governor said though the law has been in existence since almost one year ago, cattle herders keep parading certain areas in the state in contravention to the law.
While Soludo applauded members of the Committee for their devotion to duty, the Governor said that Anambra operates in social harmony with everyone, including cattle herders but they must as other businesses operate within the ambit of existing laws.
He said that because his administration launched initiatives to encourage tree planting, there is not enough land to accommodate open grazing.
He, however, pointed out that the initiative was geared towards salvaging the Anambra environment from erosion which is fast depleting the scarce land of the state.
He also informed that the government will start considering gradual implementation of ranching as a modern way of cattle rearing because of its numerous advantages and money-making potentials.
