Activists Knock Nigerian Lawmakers For Abandoning Bills Of National Interest | Sahara Reporters The Convener, Free Nigerian Movement said lawmakers are entitled to go on recess as enshrined in their standing rules but described it as untimely. READ MORE:
Human rights activists have taken a swipe at Nigerian lawmakers for refusing to expedite action on the passage of major bills of national importance.
He said,"In the meantime, I will also suggest that Nigerians make it their responsibility to continue to put pressure on these legislators in their homes. On his part, the Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center , Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, said members of the National Assembly must develop a framework for constituency engagement and consultation to ensure full participation of the electorate in legislative activities.
"It will also encourage discretionary powers to the President and Minister of Petroleum, exacerbate the lingering challenges of gas flaring, environmental protection, remediation and restoration," he said. Some of the bills include Bill to Amend the Electoral Act 2010 and other Related Matters, 2019 and Petroleum Industry Bill . PIB is the oldest bill in the history of Nigeria since it was introduced in 2008.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan last year said the upper legislative chamber would ensure the full passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill before the end of 2020.
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