President Bola Tinubu sent four separate executive communications to the Senate on the same day, covering drug law reform, a civil service training overhaul, an airport reimbursement, and the domestication of two major international legal instruments.
The first communication asked the Senate to repeal and reenact the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act. According to the executive message, the amendment is intended to widen the agency's powers to investigate individuals suspected of involvement in drug-related offences.
FG moves to replace ASCON
In a second letter, the federal government wrote to the Senate requesting the repeal of the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) Act and the creation of a new National School of Government in its place.
The proposed institution would take over the functions currently handled by ASCON, which has long served as the main federal training centre for public servants.
Tinubu also sent a separate request asking the Senate to approve the reimbursement of 100.5 billion naira to Yobe State.
The money relates to the federal government's takeover of a cargo airport in the state, and the executive communication described the payment as compensation owed to Yobe following that acquisition.
Geneva Convention and Rome Statute:
The fourth communication called on the Senate to domesticate additional protocols of the Geneva Convention alongside the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Domestication would incorporate the obligations under both instruments into Nigerian law, making them enforceable within the country's legal framework.
The four messages were received by the Senate and are expected to be referred to the relevant committees for consideration before any legislative action is taken.
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* Senate receives executive communication for repeal and reenactment of NDLEA Act, to enable investigation of those suspected of drug deals
* FG writes Senate seeking repeal of ASCON to establish National School of Government
* Tinubu seeks Senate approval to reimburse 100.5 billion naira to Yobe State for takeover of cargo airport
* President Tinubu communicates Senate seeking domestication of additional protocols of Geneva Convention and Rome Statute of the ICC.
