Anti-Corruption Bills Ready for Passage Soon, Says Senate Committee Chair

Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator David Umaru says the reports on anti-corruption Bills in the Senate are ready and will be laid for passage soon .

Umaru who was reacting to remarks credited to the Attorney General of the Federation to the effect that the President is disappointed that the National Assembly had refused to pass the bills, said the AGF’s comment was made out of lack of understanding of the workings of the legislature .

He said that the 8th Senate does not delay bills but takes its time to ensure that it passes bills that would stand the test of time and in line with international best practices .

Umaru in an interview with reporters in Abuja said: “The comment of the AGF is not a fair comment. It is a comment made out of lack of …

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