Gov Ahmed signs bill stopping payment of pension to Gov, Deputy

Tue, Mar 13, 2018 | By publisher


Politics

GOVERNOR Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has signed into law an amendment bill stopping payment of pension to former governors and deputy governors in the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the State House of Assembly recently passed by the bill stopping payment of pension to former governors and deputy governors in the state.

The passage of the bill followed consideration of a report presented by the Chairman, House Committee on Establishment and Public Service, Emmanuel Abodunrin.

With the signing of the amended law by the governor, former governors and their deputies shall no longer be entitled to pension and other benefits whenever they hold a political or public office.

Similarly, the governor gave his assent to the Ilorin Township (Prohibition Against the Production, Sale and Consumption of Liquor in Certain Areas) Law, 2018, as passed by the Kwara State House of Assembly.

Under the law, no person will be allowed to produce, sell, store or openly consume alcohol within specified areas in the metropolis.

The bill stipulates that any person who contravenes the provision of this law shall be guilty of an offense and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding N100, 000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six month or both. (NAN)

– Mar. 13, 2018 @ 17:46 GMT |

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