The Senate called on state and local governments to immediately comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling, local government accounts, and directions regarding funding given directly to local governments.
The Senate also resolved to take immediate steps to change the provisions of the Constitution to give full autonomy to the administration of local governments in the country.
The resolution was announced by the Vice-President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau. Lawmakers reconvened from a closed session where the chamber debated attempts by some state governments to circumvent the Supreme Court’s July 11 ruling.
Senate rejects Nigeria’s private detective bill
Meanwhile, the Senate rejected a bill aimed at establishing rules and conditions for the operation and conduct of civil investigations in Nigeria.
The bill was introduced by Senator Osita Ngwu (PDP, Enugu West) but was rejected by most members during debate in the Red House.
In his opening remarks, Senate Minority Leader Gu said the bill’s main objectives include establishing a licensing and regulatory structure for private investigators and establishing standards of professional conduct for private investigators. He explained.
He said civilian investigations were an established field in countries such as the UK, US, Australia and Canada.
Senator Nguu pointed out that some private investigators come from law enforcement backgrounds, while others come from the military or intelligence sectors.
He also highlighted the growing global trend of requiring private investigators to be licensed to uphold ethical standards.
“The purposes of this bill include the prevention, detection, assessment and resolution of fraud; corporate fraud and risk management services; insurance fraud and claims investigations; aviation accident and loss investigations; marine losses; Investigations of occupational safety and health incidents, including location witnesses and bail defaulters.
“This bill defines the scope of the profession; guarantees standards; establishes penalties for professional negligence; provides violations for operating without a license; provides an industry basis for maintaining competency; training is encouraged.
“This bill essentially seeks to professionalize the industry and has no financial implications,” Senator Nguu pointed out.
However, during the deliberation of the bill, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Olalere Oyewumi, Senator Victor Umeh supported the bill, while Senators Adams Oshiomhole, Iya Abbas and Mustafa Saliu. objected and said the bill was a recipe for legislation. personal battle.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, after watching the various debates from his corner, hastily withdrew the bill, calling on the sponsors of the bill to seek further legislative input and withdraw the bill.
