The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, called for far-reaching reforms to strengthen the operations of the state security network agency, codenamed Amotekun, and improve the implementation of the Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law, 2019, following a comprehensive post-legislative scrutiny of both laws.
The recommendations were contained in the report of an ad hoc committee set up by the House pursuant to a resolution passed on April 17, 2025, to evaluate the effectiveness, implementation challenges and impact of the two laws enacted to address insecurity, farmer-herder conflicts and community policing in the state.
Presenting the report before the House, the committee chairman and Leader of the House, Sanjo Onaolapo, said, “The review was conducted in collaboration with the House Post-Legislative Scrutiny Unit and supported by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.
“The exercise involved a three-day public hearing and stakeholder engagement session held between November 19 and 21, 2025, during which submissions were received from government ministries, security agencies, farmers’ groups, herders’ associations, civil society organisations and members of the public.
“The Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law, 2019, has recorded measurable successes since its enactment, particularly in reducing violent clashes between farmers and herders, protecting farmlands and encouraging the adoption of modern livestock management systems.”
