ICYMI!:
High point of Lagos Anti-Cultism Law, passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly at a sitting presided over by Rt.hon @mudashiru_obasa, the law which prohibits unlawful societies and cultism has ‘gained’ the assent of the Governor @jidesanwoolu
The lawmakers and other stakeholders in the state, including @PoliceNG NPF, believe that the law would help foster the peace enjoyed by residents in the face of what they considered skirmishes of crime.
Thus, here are few things to know about the new law:
1. Get set for 21 years in jail: The law stipulates 21 years imprisonment for anyone found to be a member of a cult group or solicits for members of an unlawful society.
Goodwill message delivered by Rt.Hon.(Dr) Mudashiru Obasa @mudashiru_obasa , Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly at the 16th LEGISLATIVE-EXECUTIVE PARLEY, today in Lagos. @followlasg @jidesanwoolu #Thread
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I am greatly delighted to welcome you all to this Executive/Legislative parley designed to fashion out a collective consensus agenda for rebuilding our dear Lagos State. 2. This assemblage, is targeted at deliberating on matters of ...
paramount interest to this state and by extension, Nigeria as a whole. Hinged on this, I bring you all goodwill message from the entire Lagos State House of Assembly.
3. You will all agree with me that the necessity and significance of this parley is explicit enough.
"A Bill for a law to regulate the ownership, licensing, care & sale of pets, and prohibit or restrict persons from having custody of animals dangerous to the public & where permitted, to license, control & regulate the custody of such animals"
As part of the House tradition, this public hearing is aimed at ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders and members of the public to seek their opinion before passage of the Bill into law.