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Gov Abiodun signs anti-open grazing bill into law

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Gov Abiodun signs anti-open grazing bill into law

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, signed into law the Bill to Regulate Animal Grazing and Establishment of Cattle Ranching in Ogun State.

Abiodun, who assented to the bill during a Security Council meeting in the State Secretariat at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, called on the security agencies to swing immediately into action and enforce provisions of the law.

He said that this is a subject matter that has been discussed along the length and breadth of the country and which “we southern governors have discussed and endorsed”.

Ogun, has enjoyed peace among various ethnic nationalities until the recent farmer- herder skirmishes.

Cattle rearers, according to Abiodun have a six- month period of grace before it becomes illegal in Ogun state for cattle rearers to occupy unapproved public areas and private land with their livestock for grazing.

The law also prohibits the act of moving cattle around public places by herders.

A committee headed by the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Adeola Odedina has been set up to midwife the implementation and enforcement of the new law.

The signing of the anti-open grazing law by the Governor followed the decision of the Southern Governors’ Forum last August, setting the September deadline to pass the law across Member States.

There were pockets of crises witnessed in the State as a result of alleged open grazing in the Yewa axis of the State in April, necessitating the setting up of a peace committee headed by a former House of Representatives, Hon. Kayode Oladele.

The crises this year pitched Hausa-Fulani settlers against their Yoruba host communities.

It is expected that the anti-open grazing law will prevent the spread of the menace across the State.

Gov. Abiodun said, “By implication, in six months, it will become unlawful to openly graze cattle or other livestock in the state”

The Ogun State House of Assembly had on July 8, 2021, passed the bill.

Speaker Olakunle Oluomo subsequently transmitted a clean copy to Governor Dapo Abiodun for assent.

The bill was passed after unanimous votes by the lawmakers at the sitting where the bill was read the third time.

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A New Nigeria Beckons – says Dr. Badru …Urges Support For Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu | By Olabode Adeyeri

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A New Nigeria Beckons – says Dr. Badru …Urges Support For Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu | By Olabode Adeyeri

A New Nigeria Beckons – says Dr. Badru
…Urges Support For Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu | By Olabode Adeyeri

 

 

 

Dr. Enitan Dolapo Badru, Honourable Member Of The Federal House Of Representatives, Lagos Island Federal Constituency 1 and Chairman, House Committee on Industry has sent Congratulatory message to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCON), as he takes mantle of leadership as the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

While addressing Newsmen in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Abuja, Dr. Badru reassured Nigerians at home and in the diaspora that there would be a Paradigm shift in the country for social and economic Prosperity.

 

 

 

A New Nigeria Beckons – says Dr. Badru
…Urges Support For Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu | By Olabode Adeyeri

 

 

He described Tinubu as the Best Leader Nigeria needs to further develop the country amidst its numerous challenges.

The Federal Lawmaker stated that a New Nigeria in which every Sector of the economy works is achievable in Tinubu’s Presidency.

Speaking further, he said: “Tinubu is a Public Administrator par Excellence, Advocate of Good Governance and Development Enthusiast. I am very optimistic that through his policies and social Intervention Programmes, the Citizenry’s standard of living would improve.

Dr. Badru reiterated that Tinubu’s administration would ensure Security of lives and properties of Nigerians, Promote Trade and commerce cum industrial Development and build a stronger bilateral relations with other countries of the world.

“As a Nationalist and Detribalised Nigerian, President Tinubu would unite the different ethnic groups across the country, promote internal-ethinc relations and religious harmony”, he said.

Dr. Badru recalled how Tinubu, through his purposeful leadership and unrelenting effort as the Governor of Lagos State between 1999 -2007 designed a Development Plan and embarked on social, economic and physical transformation of the state.

In the same vein, Dr. Badru felicitated the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as he is Sworn-In for a second Term.

He however urged Nigerians across the country and overseas and Lagos residents to support the Tinubu-Shettima and Sanwo-Olu-Hamzat Administrations.

“I believe strongly that with your Team, you would replicate the Lagos Template in Nigeria for the advancement of our dear country”, Dr. Badru charged Tinubu.

“On your Historic Swearing-In as the President of the most populous country in Africa, I join millions of Nigerians and the Progressives family across the world to celebrate with you”, Dr. Badru concluded.

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Segun Showunmi Condoles Raymond Alegho Dokpesi, Described him as a man of all-round knowledge

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Segun Showunmi Condoles Raymond Alegho Dokpesi, Described him as a man of all-round knowledge

Segun Showunmi Condoles Raymond Alegho Dokpesi, Described him as a man of all-round knowledge

 

 

 

Raymond Alegho Anthony Dokpesi. (25 October 1951 – 29 May 2023)

 

 

 

Ezomo my man, my thinking partner, all-round knowledge on many levels, in diverse fields, the energy of many horsepowers, detailed like an eagle, full of life, relatable across age grades, scratch that, ageless, if there was any true pan Nigerian it was my man high chief!

 

Segun Showunmi Condoles Raymond Alegho Dokpesi, Described him as a man of all-round knowledge

 

 

 

There was no limit to what his mind can grasp and whatever he could imagine he could build, an unusual ability to work late into the night and still be the first to be ready first thing in the morning, an administrator who keeps impeccable records.

 

 

 

 

 

A process thinker with the gift to compartmentalize idea lines in such a way that you had to marvel at where he gets the energy!

 

 

 

Restlessly unstoppable, always on the go.
A man of the strong Christian faith of the catholic order.

 

 

 

 

A lover of family, Oko Tosin, Baba Homto, Paddy Raymond Jnr. Aburo Oyofo, my man we understood each other and the mutual respect was never broken haaa, what a day to pass, what an enigma, really Raymond Alegho Anthony Dokpesi you are gone as in dead!

 

 

 

 

Who will rally those young people you provide a platform for, those you have ears for their rants and all, who will think up the next agenda for them, like they say who can understand death, nay who can understand life, I supposed neither is meant to be fully understood! Just live life and leave life, and my man Ezomo lived it his way and he had left it in his way, I can see the cheeky smile on your face. Rest now.

 

 

 

 

They will find a way to carry on, your family, your associates, your beloved Daar Communication, and your beloved PDP, Nigeria, yes we will surely miss the irreplaceable High Chief! Ezomo my man, may your soul be welcomed into the higher realms by your ancestors and all guardians of the realms.

Otunba Segun Showunmi

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#inauguration# Peter Obi Cries Out

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#inauguration# Peter Obi Cries Out

#inauguration# Peter Obi Cries Out

 

 

 

The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party candidate in the February 25, 2023 election Mr. Peter Obi has raised alarm on plots by his political opponents to blackmail and tarnish his image in the coming months.

 

 

#inauguration# Peter Obi Cries Out

 

 

 

 

In a statement, he issued early this morning but which Daily Independent got a few minutes ago, Obi said he has got the wind of the plot but it will not deter him from pursuing the good of a new Nigeria

 

 

 

While calling for calm, Obi said this is a time for deep reflection for all Nigerians.

 

 

 

 

He said “It is also a time to re-examine our assumptions, even as we reaffirm our hopes. Let us calmly review our aspirations, in order to recalibrate our expectations and pin down the causes of our missed opportunities and disappointments.

 

 

 

 

 

“We stand at that critical moment in time when, as a people, we must collectively come to grips with the reality of our injured destiny as well as the reasons for that injury. It is for us to reassess our plight as a young democracy and identify clear pathways to a better and greater future for us all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“As we await the verdict of the election tribunal, I urge all Nigerians to use this opportunity to renew their commitment to the Nigerian ideal. That ideal remains noble and worth every sacrifice we can make”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

He called for respect for the judiciary and reminded Nigerians that “judiciary is part of the democratic enterprise and a critical governance tool for determining the propriety of the decisions and actions of every citizen and every institution of state. To that extent, and for that reason, I urge everyone to treat it with the respect and dignity it deserves”.

 

 

 

 

 

Obi said Nigerians expect that the Nigerian judiciary will use the election cases now before it to reaffirm its independence and integrity. It has to do so, for all our sakes and for itself”.

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