AKHA passes pension bill into law BY JOSEPH OKON

 

- Gives Ultimatum of 28 days for refund of Pension Fund

The State House of Assembly has passed into law a Bill making provisions for the computation and payment of pensions and gratuities to public servants in the State.

The House in a unanimous agreement passed the Bill into law during last Thursday sitting of the lawmakers after a motion for its second reading was moved by its key sponsor, Hon. Udo Kerian Akpan, the Deputy Speaker.
Speaking on behalf of other sponsors of the Bill, the Deputy Speaker noted that the former Akwa Ibom State Pension Law needed to be corrected and rephrased; adding it gave room for series of litigations and labour unrest at its point of implementation.

NASS moves against harassment of NAFDAC officials

The House of Representatives recently passed a Bill against the harassment of officials of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) by members of the public in the course of their official duty.
The Bill, which is sponsored by the Member Representing Eket Federal Constituency, Hon Bassey Dan. Abia (Jnr) got an overwhelming support of members during the debate and attracts a fine of N100, 000 or three years imprisonment or both for any person who obstructs NAFDAC officials in the performance of their duties.