By Kamsi Anayo
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state says his administration will begin concerted implementation of the state Anti-Open Grazing Law next month.
Soludo stated this during a meeting with members of Anambra State Cattle Menace Committee, held at the Government House, Awka.
According to him, though the law has been in existence about a year ago, cattle rearers keep parading certain areas in the state in contravention to the law.
While applauding members of the committee for their devotion to duty, the Governor said that Anambra operates in social harmony with everyone, including cattle rearers but they must as other businesses operate within the ambit of existing laws.
He said that as his administration launched initiatives to encourage tree planting, there is not enough land to accommodate open grazing.
The Governor pointed out that the initiative was geared towards salvaging the state environment from erosion which is fast depleting the scarce land.
He advocated a consideration of gradual implementation of ranching as a modern way of cattle rearing because of its numerous advantages and money making potentials.