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Senators submit 30 bills to support change agenda

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The Nigerian Senate, Monday, announced that it has 30 bills of interest that fast track the change agenda of the current administration slated for the 2016 legislative year.

This was disclosed by Senate President Bukola Saraki, noting that the bills will address governance and economic reform.

According to Saraki, the 30 bills to reform critical sectors of the country have been submitted by Senators and are now awaiting consideration and passage.

“The 30 bills when passed would give backing to necessary reforms in area of security, judiciary, anti-corruption, taxation and poverty eradication.

“They are meant to drastically change business environment and promote inclusive growth especially in agriculture & other non oil sector.

Continuing, Saraki said the Senate also has the National Assembly Budget and Research Office Bill as part of the 30Bills that will be debated.

“It is our beliefs in National Assembly that diversification can only happen if we provide the necessary regulatory and legislative framework.

“The 30 bills will encourage private sector participation in railways, road construction & other transport infrastructure to create jobs.

“The bills will establish a framework for agencies of government to set goals, measure performance and submit related plans and reports to NASS,” Saraki said.

According to him, the National Assembly believes that diversification can only happen if the necessary regulatory and legislative framework are provided, calling on Nigerians to follow closely so as to attend the public hearings that will be organized or send in recommendations

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