Honourable Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo, representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1, has agreed to separate the Veteran bill from the Nigerian Legion act.
This decision was made after a plenary session on Thursday, where Hon Ojuawo called for the second reading of the repeal of the Nigerian Legion act, which aims to take care of the welfare and conduct of military personnel after their retirement.
The Nigerian Legion act is a comprehensive legislation that covers the welfare of ex-service men, including military, police, and civil defence personnel. In contrast, the Veteran bill specifically focuses on ex-military officers.
Although, the house members applauded the Veteran bill, they objected to the repeal of the Nigerian Legion act, as it would leave other ex-officers without protection. To address this concern, the house resolved to introduce the Veteran bill as a new act, while putting the repeal of the Legion act on hold, to ensure that the interests of all ex-service men are safeguarded.
Also, Hon. Ojuawo presented a petition to the House on behalf of Mr. Matthew Oluwadare Fasuyi, a member of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Plateau State Command. The petition is directed against the Ministry of Interior, as well as the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Board.
Mr Fasuyi is seeking redress for an injustice he claimed to have suffered, and the House has agreed to consider his petition. By presenting this petition, Hon Ojuawo is advocating for the rights of security personnel and pushing for a fair resolution to Mr Fasuyi’s case.
