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Bill Mandating President, Govs To Appoint Youths, PLWDs Scales Second Reading In House Of Reps

by Ruth Nwokwu
5 months ago
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A bill mandating the inclusion of youths and persons living with disabilities in political appointments has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives.

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The proposed constitutional amendment, sponsored by lawmaker representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, sought to alter key provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to ensure the representation of marginalised groups in government.

The House Leader, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, presented the bill for a second reading during Thursday’s plenary session.

According to the bill’s explanatory memorandum, the amendment affects Section 171(5) and Section 208(4) of the Principal Act.

Specifically, the amendment makes it mandatory that in making appointments, both the President and Governors must consider the federal character of Nigeria (for the President) or the diversity of people within the state (for the Governors), the need for youth inclusion in governance, the need to include persons living with disabilities in governance, and the need to promote national unity.

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“In exercising his powers of appointment under this section, the President shall have regard to the federal character of Nigeria, the need for youth inclusion in governance, the need to include persons living with disabilities in governance, and the need to promote national unity,” the bill stated.

A similar provision applies to governors at the state level.
The Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu presided over the session and called for a voice vote on the bill.

The overwhelming support of the bill by lawmakers led to its passage through the second reading.


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