Current news about the nigerian peace corps bill

Here are some recent news updates about the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill:

Latest Development: The Nigerian Peace Corps Bill has been passed by the Senate and is awaiting assent from President Muhammadu Buhari. The bill was passed on July 28, 2022, after a thorough debate and consideration by the Senate.

Background: The Nigerian Peace Corps Bill was first introduced in 2013 by Senator Bukola Saraki, but it has been stuck in the legislative process for several years. The bill aims to establish a peace corps agency in Nigeria, which will be responsible for promoting peace, conflict resolution, and community development.

Key Provisions: The bill proposes the establishment of the Nigerian Peace Corps Agency, which will have a governing council, a national headquarters, and state and local government offices. The agency will be responsible for:

  1. Promoting peace and conflict resolution in Nigeria
  2. Providing humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict and natural disasters
  3. Engaging in community development projects
  4. Providing training and capacity building for peace corps members
  5. Collaborating with other government agencies and international organizations

Benefits: Proponents of the bill argue that it will help to:

  1. Reduce conflict and violence in Nigeria
  2. Promote community development and social cohesion
  3. Provide employment opportunities for young Nigerians
  4. Enhance Nigeria's international reputation as a peace-loving nation

Challenges: Critics of the bill have raised concerns about:

  1. Funding: The bill does not provide a clear mechanism for funding the peace corps agency
  2. Security: Some have expressed concerns about the security implications of establishing a new agency with a large number of personnel
  3. Duplication of functions: Some argue that the peace corps agency will duplicate the functions of existing government agencies, such as the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Next Steps: The bill is now awaiting assent from President Buhari, who has the power to sign it into law or veto it. If signed into law, the Nigerian Peace Corps Agency will be established and will begin operations.

Sources:

  1. "Senate passes Nigerian Peace Corps Bill" (The Punch, July 28, 2022)
  2. "Nigerian Peace Corps Bill: What you need to know" (The Cable, July 29, 2022)
  3. "Peace Corps Bill: Senate passes bill, awaits presidential assent" (Vanguard, July 29, 2022)