Livestock Development and Ranching Commission Act (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the Livestock Development and Ranching Commission Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Livestock Development and Ranching Commission. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Thursday, 13 August 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Wednesday, 19 August 2026 · referred
Public Hearing
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 · passed
Committee Report Laid
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 · passed
Committee of the Whole
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 · passed
Third Reading
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 · passed
Senate Concurrence
Not yet reached
Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Votes
- CarriedVoice vote
That the Bill "Livestock Development and Ranching Commission Act (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2026" be now read the Third Time and passed.
199 Ayes · 25 Noes · 6 Abstentions
Public hearings
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Public Hearing on the Livestock Development and Ranching Commission Act (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2026
Committee Room 231
Public engagement
8 published submissions
4 support · 3 oppose · 1 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Yakubu K.Sokotooppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.
- Khadija N.Osunsupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Amina D.Yobesupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Ugochi B.Yobeneutral
Can the committee clarify how this interacts with existing legislation on the same subject?
- Gbenga A.Zamfaraoppose
This duplicates a mandate that already exists at state level. Please reconsider.
- Joy O.Lagosoppose
This duplicates a mandate that already exists at state level. Please reconsider.
- Efe C.Jigawasupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Bashir S.Riverssupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.