The governor said this while addressing stakeholders during an interactive session on the Edo State Regional Development and Benin City Master Plan, held at Iguobazuwa, Ovia South-West Local Government Area of the state.

Gov Obaseki Says Ban On Open Grazing Stands In Edo, Warns That Any Herder In Our Bush Without Permission Shouldnt Blame Anyone For Their Fate

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the ban on open grazing in the state still stands.

Obaseki warned that anyone found wanting will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

The governor said this while addressing stakeholders during an interactive session on the Edo State Regional Development and Benin City Master Plan, held at Iguobazuwa, Ovia South-West Local Government Area of the state.

Obaseki stated that the government was committed to the safety and security of residents and called for the collaboration and support of all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful, secure and prosperous Edo State.

He said, "Any herdsman in our bush without permission is working against the law of our state, and anything that happens, they can''t blame anyone.

"Let us be sure that nobody gives that person the permission to enter our forest and if permission will be granted, let us know the type of permission given to them to come into our bushes or forest to graze with their cattle.

"Open grazing is banned in Edo State. If they are in your forest, let us know where they are because we have police and vigilantes who will help us get them out through a number we will give you to call."

Obaseki added, "Anybody that wants to do ranching business should contact you, the community people and you will decide on the land to use and method of feeding their cattle.

They should do the business with you and not invade our forest indiscriminately as if there are no owners. The forest and bushes belong us."

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