In fulfilling part of his campaign promises for a robust legislation and representation of his Constituency at the National Assembly, the Honourable member representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, Hon. Daniel Asama Ago, proposed four bills for constitution amendment which have passed Second Reading and reached Committee stage table.
In a press statement signed by his Media Director, Brian Lang, the bills initiated by Asama seeking amendment of the constitution are:
1) Defining, Criminalizing Torture and Inhuman Treatment; this seeks defining Acts that constitute Torture, Inhuman, or Degrading treatment, and Related Matters.
The aim is to strengthen Nigeria’s Human Rights framework by clearly defining and criminalizing Acts of Torture and Inhuman Treatment, ensuring better protection for Citizens against abuses by State and non-state actors.
2.Strengthening Human Rights Treaty:
This bill seeks to ensure that Human Rights Treaties Ratified by Nigeria are properly integrated into Domestic Law, providing a framework for their effective application in Governance and Judicial Matters.
3.Free, Compulsory, and Universal Basic Education as a Fundamental Right;
This bill was co-sponsored with the Speaker House of Reps, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen (APC), member representing Zaria Constituency, and seeks to enshrine Free and Compulsory Basic Education as Fundamental Human Right, ensuring that every Nigerian child has access to quality Education without financial barriers.
4) Citizenship Rights and Inclusion of Youths & Women in Leadership;
The bill was co-sponsored with Hon. Kafilat Ogbara (APC), representing Kosefe Federal Constituency, and is to address the long-standing Gender Inequalities in Nigerian Citizenship Laws. It will ensure that foreign spouses of Nigerian women receive the same Citizenship Rights as those married to Nigerian men. Additionally, it mandates increased inclusion of Women and Youths in Leadership positions.
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