The Nigerian Senate is set to vote on the contentious State Police Bill and six other key constitutional amendments
The move is in line with the Senate’s resolve to overhaul the country’s governance structure and bring to light the devolution of powers, electoral and judicial reforms, citizenship rights, and greater state autonomy.
DAILY POST reports that some of the constitutional amendments, aside from the State Police Establishment Bill, to be considered by the Red Chamber, include: “Placing the Armed Forces of the Federation on a constitutional ‘first-line charge,’ guaranteeing direct access to funding from the Consolidated Revenue Fund.
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Senate set to vote on State Police Bill, other key constitutional amendments [FULL LIST]
Source: Daily Post
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