Nigeria peace corps bill latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the Nigeria Peace Corps Bill:

Latest Development:

The Nigeria 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 Nigeria Peace Corps Bill was first introduced in 2013 by Senator Bukola Saraki, but it was not passed into law. The bill was reintroduced in 2016 and has been pending in the National Assembly since then.

Key Provisions:

The Nigeria Peace Corps Bill aims to establish a peace corps agency in Nigeria to promote peace, security, and development in the country. Some of the key provisions of the bill include:

  1. Establishment of the Nigeria Peace Corps Agency: The bill provides for the establishment of a peace corps agency to be headed by a Director-General.
  2. Powers and Functions: The agency will have the power to promote peace, security, and development in Nigeria, as well as to provide humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict and natural disasters.
  3. Membership: The bill provides for the recruitment of members of the peace corps agency, who will be trained to carry out the agency's functions.
  4. Funding: The bill provides for the funding of the agency, which will be sourced from the federal government and other sources.

Reactions:

The passage of the Nigeria Peace Corps Bill has been welcomed by many Nigerians, who see it as a step towards promoting peace and security in the country. However, some critics have raised concerns about the potential impact of the bill on the existing security agencies in Nigeria.

Next Steps:

The Nigeria Peace Corps Bill will now be sent to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. If the President signs the bill into law, it will become an Act of the National Assembly and the Nigeria Peace Corps Agency will be established.

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