He particularly expressed worry at the sudden influx of the herders whom he said “always masquerades in different forms” to enter the state.
Last year, Governor Godwin Obaseki described as senseless the enactment of the anti-open grazing law by southern state governors.
Assembly members believe that the bill will encourage modern ranching and create wealth for the state.
Ogun had enjoyed peace among various ethnic nationalities until the recent farmer-herder skirmishes.
House Speaker Uche Okafor said the House, in its corporate wisdom, decided to subject the bill to proper public scrutiny given its sensitive nature.
Delta governor Ifeanyi Okowa signed the anti-open grazing law, saying it would enhance food security and peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders in the state.
Akwa Ibom joins other southern states that have banned the archaic method of cattle rearing.
The bill which is for a law to prohibit open grazing, regulate cattle ranching and for connected purposes, was passed during plenary in Enugu on Thursday.
A lawmaker said the bill will bring peace and encourage agriculture practices in the state.
Governor Douye Diri would sign the bill into law, latest by Friday this week, after its expeditious passage on Wednesday.
