By Olayemi Esan
A bill sponsored by Senator Akinyelure for An Act To Provide For The Establishment On National Agency For Ethics, Value And Integrity Compliance And For Related Matters Enters Second Reading.
In a statement signed by Special Assistant on Media & Strategy, Charles Akinwon said the Bill, which was previously considered at the 8th Senate but could not be concluded and signed into law by Mr President.
According to the statement, it was another landmark achievements for Senator Ayo Akinyelure today on the floor of the Senate when the above Bill, which he sponsored, entered second reading.
Akinwon quoted Senator Akinyelure saying, the need for the establishment is National Agency for Ethics, Values and integrity Compliance cannot be over-emphasized.
Speaking with journalists shortly after the Bill was listed for second reading, the Senate Committee Chairman on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions said, "Chapter 11 Sections 15, 17 (1) (2) & (3), 19 and 24 of Nigerian Constitution of 1999 (as amended) provided insights into arrays of constituents and totality of our National Ethics, Values, Integrity and its imperatives.
Speaking further, Akinyelure told the press that, "The office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation at the Nigeria 60th Independence anniversary in year 2020 unveiled the Nigeria National Ethics and integrity policy and the policy was approved by the Federal Executive Council at its (2020) 20th meeting held on Wednesday, 19 August, 2020 in consideration of the Memorandum EC (2020) 146 by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Some fundamental objectives of the Bill, according to Akinyelure, include defending Nigeria National Ethics, Values and integrity by act of Law through legislative framework, provide a ground for peaceful socio-cultural and religious integration through adequate protection and reward for dedicated citizens, among others.
After the presentation of the Bill, it was eventually slated for second reading.