BEVERLY HILLS, May 24, (THEWILL) – The controversial Nigerian Peace Corps bill has finally been jettisoned as attempt by the House of Representatives to override President Muhammadu Buhari failed on Thursday.
The bill seeks to turn the Peace Corps, currently a non-governmental organisation, into a government para-military agency.
The bill was sponsored by Emmanuel Orker-Jev (APC, Benue) and passed by the National Assembly in 2017, amidst controversy, was rejected by President Muhammadu Buhari, who refused to sign it into law.
THEWILL recalls that Buhari, in February, refused to assent to the bill saying it was a duplication of duty and could conflict with the functions of the existing security outfits such as the police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
In separate letters to the Senate and House of Representatives, Mr Buhari also cited security concerns and financial implications amongst reasons for his decision.
However, the House of Representatives which boasted it would override the veto of the Buhari could not achieve its aim.
But, on Thursday, the bill failed to pass the second reading at the House of Representatives thus bringing an end to the bill.
