The Ogun State House of Assembly says plans are in motion to legislate on animal husbandry and related activities in the state.

This was disclosed by the Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, during a parley with executive members of the State Coalition of Civil Societies, led by its Chairman, Mr Yinka Folarin, on Wednesday in Abeokuta.

The Speaker said this was aimed at curbing the incessant farmers/herders clashes in the state.

He recalled that stakeholders, including some Northern leaders, have openly condemned the uncontrolled wandering of cattle, which had resulted in series of attacks and criminal activities across the nation.

He said that the Assembly has equally finalised plans to engage relevant stakeholders through public hearings to put in place laws for the creation of an agency for the collection and maintenance of database for all residents in the state.

This, he noted, will give verifiable details and bio-data to improve on security operations in the state.

“He added that the Assembly will continue to partner with civil societies and professional bodies, amongst others, to further harness their views and submissions to curb the menace of insecurity in the state”
Oluomo said that the Assembly was already liaising with the executive arm to secure its commitment for the speedy assent to the bills within a reasonable time.

Earlier in his presentation, Folarin applauded the leadership of the Assembly for their passage of people-oriented legislations, and for working relentlessly towards putting in place more legislations to address issues of insecurity, including kidnappings and cult clashes.