The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed the second reading of a bill seeking to amend the Oyo State Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law, 2019.

The bill scaled the second reading during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin, following deliberations by lawmakers on the proposed changes to the existing legislation.

Contributing to the debate, the Leader of the House, Sanjo Adedoyin, said the amendment was necessary to strengthen the existing law and ensure it achieves its intended objectives.

Adedoyin noted that the proposed changes would help address recurring clashes between farmers and herders, particularly in farming communities across the state, while promoting peaceful coexistence.

The Deputy Leader of the House, Samson Olasunkanmi, who represents Egbeda State Constituency, also commended the Speaker for the initiative, describing the proposed amendment as a timely legislative intervention.

He said the amendment could contribute to maintaining peace and security across Oyo State.

Following its passage through the second reading, the bill was referred to the House Standing Committees on Agriculture and Security for further legislative scrutiny and necessary action.