Deputy Speaker Withdraws Indigeneship Bill For Further Legislative Inputs

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has withdrawn the indigeneship bill before the parliament for further legislative engagements.

In a statement in Abuja, Mr Kalu says that the withdrawal has become necessary in the light of the concerns and constructive feedback received from various stakeholders regarding the bill.

He explains that the Bill Analysis Report, forwarded by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, also made it imperative for him to step down the bill at this time.

He notes that although the intention of the bill was to promote national unity, equity, and inclusiveness among all Nigerians, regardless of where they reside, part of the report states that the State Houses of Assembly should make laws that will make settlers in different states enjoy the same rights and privileges by the indigenes.

Kalu who is also the Chairman house Committee Constitution Review says that he is committed to ensuring that every legislative proposal reflects the wishes of the people.

PR Oduyemi Odumade