State passes People with Disability Bill

The Kwara House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the People with Disabilities Bill.

The bill, which was passed after the House considered its features at the Committee of  the Whole, was sponsored by Aishat lbrahim (APC–Ilorin East).

The bill,  if assented to, would further  protect the rights of physically challenged persons in the state and give them more opportunities.

The Speaker, Dr Ali Ahmad,  directed the Clerk of the House, Alhaji Muhammed Katsina,  to produce a clean copy of the bill for Gov.  Abdulfatah Ahmed’s  assent.

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During Wednesday’s  plenary, the Kwara Revenue Court Amendment Bill and the Revenue Administration Bill also passed second reading.

Moving the motion, the House Leader, Hassan Oyeleke,  said that the new amendment would accelerate  dispensation of justice on tax- related matters.