The bill that was passed has since been transmitted to the executive, awaiting President Muhammadu Buhari’s assent.
He said the bill seeks “an Act to establish the Nigerian Peace Corps, which was accordingly considered, harmonised, and adopted by the two chambers of the National Assembly.” The statement reads: “The attention of the leadership of the Senate and indeed the National Assembly has been drawn to different groups laying claims to the Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigerian Peace Corps, which was harmonised and adopted by the two chambers of the National Assembly.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
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