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The Sexual Harassment Bill, 2020 (SB. 77) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.

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2. Report of the Committee on Police Affairs on the Police Act CAP P19 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2020 (SB. 181) by Senator Halliru Jika

Senator Halliru Jika says the committee met with all relevant stakeholders including the convocation of a public hearing to her inputs from all those concerned. He added that views expressed by stakeholders reveal there is a general support for the bill.

Recommendations include:

1. That it should be made binding for the Inspector General of Police to adhere strictly to the Nigerian Police plan.

2. That the name of the Nigerian Police Force should not be changed.

3. The Nigerian Police should abide by certain provisions of the Constitution especially as it concern persons in custody.

4. That the appointment and removal of the Inspector General of Police as presently constituted be retained.

5. That the tenure of the Inspector General of Police be made for a four year single term so as to make the position tenured.

In his contribution, Senator Rochas Okorocha objected to the tenure of the position of the Inspector General of Police saying that doing so will politicize the office especially since it is not a commission.

"The Nigerian Police is not a commission. I think the issue of tenure should actually be looked into. All these appointments shouldn't be tenured but should be subject to performance." - Senator Rochas Okorocha

Senate Leader moves a motion for the Senate to dissolve into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the Bill.

Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the Police Act CAP P19 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2020 (SB. 181)

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.
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Police Act CAP P19 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2020 (SB. 181) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.
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"This again is one of those important Bills that will help the Nigerian Police Force to be more effective and efficient. Congratulations to our Committee on Police Affairs and to the Senate.

...Today is a day of passing very important legislations for good governance of this country." - Senate President,
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Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan reminds Distinguished Senators of the Valedictory Service holding tomorrow Wednesday 8th July at the Senate Chamber for Late Senator Bayo Osinowo, who until his death represented Lagos East Senatorial District.

Senate President @DrAhmadLawan urges Distinguished Senators to dress in accordance with the mood of tomorrow.

Senate Leader moves that all items on the order paper be stood down to another legislative day.

Minority Leader seconds.

Plenary is adjourned to Wednesday, 8th July 2020.
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