A bill to Prohibit Substance Abuse and Provide Treatment for Substance Abusers and Addicts 2021, has passed the second reading at the Nasarawa House of Assembly.
The Speaker, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, announced the passage after the sponsor of the bill, Mr. Abdulaziz Danladi (APC- Keffi East) gave its substance during plenary in Lafia on Monday.
The speaker, thereafter, committed the bill to the House Committee on Health and to report back in four weeks.
“The bill is hereby committed to the House Committee on Health to work on it and report back to the House in four weeks.
“I want to appreciate our brother, Abdulaziz Danladi for initiating this bill. We will work on it and if need be subject it to public hearing so we can get the best out of it,” the speaker said.
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Speaking further, the sponsor said the bill if finally passed would prohibit substance abuse and provide treatment for substance abusers.
Other members who contributed to the debate included Alhaji Tanko Tunga (APC- Awe North), Mr Muhammed Okpoku (APC- Udege/Loko), Mr. David Maiyaki (APC- Karu/ Gitata, Mr. Musa Iyimoga (ZLP- Doma North) and Mr. Daniel Ogazi (APC- Kokona East).
They all supported the bill considering its effect in society, calling for more inputs to get the best out of the bill. (NAN)
