The House of Representatives has advanced a bill aimed at amending the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to make it compulsory for youths and persons with disabilities to be included in political appointments.
During Thursday’s plenary, lawmakers passed the proposed legislation through its second reading.
The bill, originally sponsored by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, who represents Ideato North South Federal Constituency, was presented on the floor by the House Leader, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere.