NASS Transmits Peace Corps Bill To President Muhammadu Buhari For Assent

National Assembly (NASS) has transmitted the harmonised version of the bill on Nigerian Peace Corps after its passage  by both the Senate and the House of Representatives to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent.

The bill was transmitted to Buhari by the clerk of the National Assembly, Sani Tambuwal.

Sources said the letter was dated April 12, 2023 and addressed to the president.

Three copies of the authenticated bill were also forwarded to the president for assent, one of which is expected to be retained by him and the other two, sent back to the National Assembly for further action.

In line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution, Buhari is expected to assent to the bill on or before May 11, 2023 when the 30 days window for such important action, must have been exploited.

The bill, if assented to, the existing Peace Corps of Nigeria that had been operating on the template of volunteerism over the years, will become a federal government-owned and funded agency in the name of Nigeria Peace Corps.