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According to the statement, the president directed the ministry and relevant officials involved in drafting the bills to work closely with the National Assembly. The National Economic Council, composed of state governors and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, recently urged the President to So far, the bills have passed a second reading in the Senate. However, they face greater uncertainty in the House of Representatives, where opposition continues to grow.The information minister described the ongoing debates on the bills as healthy but cautioned that discussions should remain respectful and free from name-calling.
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