Arise TV anchor, Mr. Rufai Oseni, has reacted to a controversial video where senators in the Red Chamber were seen engaged in a heated argument over the issue of open grazing.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in the viral video, argued firmly that cows are not citizens of Nigeria. This came as senators from the Northern region opposed moves to ban open grazing in the country.
If passed into law, the bill sponsored by Sen. Titus Zam, representing Benue North West, would prohibit open grazing nationwide.
This is aimed at resolving longstanding conflicts between herders and farmers.
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The proposed law outlines specific regulations for the establishment and management of ranches, promoting best practices and mitigating disputes between herders and farmers.
However, the bill met stiff opposition from Sen. Danjuma Goje from Gombe State and his counterpart from Kebbi State, Sen. Adamu Aliero.
According to the video, the Northern senators described the bill as an ‘attempt to contravene’ the fundamental rights of citizens by banning the free movement of herders and their cattle.
The lawmakers argued that cattle rearing and ranching activities are more prevalent in northern Nigeria than in other parts of the country, reasoning that lawmaking should consider the entire country and not just a section.
But Rufai Oseni could not hide his disgust towards some senators’ mentality in the red chamber. He commented via his X handle: “Cows go soon get passport for Nigeria.”