NGO hails Senate on Peace Corps bill
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By Ajibola Olaniyi
Osogbo, Nov. 25, 2016(NAN) Advocacy for Advancement of Peace and Harmony in Africa Initiative, an NGO, on Friday hailed the Senate for passing the Peace Corps Bill into law.
The Executive Director of the organisation, Mr Ajibola Owolabi made the commendation in Osogbo, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the development.
He said that the commitment of the upper chamber towards the passing of the bill was worthwhile and commendable, noting that the action would promote youth development.
Owolabi said current security challenges in Nigeria required an organisation of that nature to provide “subtle” support to security agencies in tackling the menace.
According to him, aside its peace building obligation, the corps would provide employment to cushion current economic hardships.
“The Nigerian Senate has made it clear to everyone by its action on the passage of the Peace Corps bill that it recognises the youth as the most productive segment of the society.
“The present security challenge in Nigeria requires a complementary body like peace corps to add more humanitarian dimension to the fight against insurgency.
“Obviously, the men and women of the corps should be ready to serve the nation patriotically without fear or favour, and for the good of all, ” Owolabi said.
The peace advocate enjoined President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the bill without hesitation. (NAN)
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Edited by Fatima Sule/Maharazu Ahmed
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