Plateau Assembly bows to pressure, withdraws ex-lawmakers' pension bill

Plateau Assembly bows to pressure, withdraws ex-lawmakers' pension bill

Following public outcry, the Plateau State House of Assembly has withdrawn a controversial bill seeking life pensions for ex-lawmakers. This decision comes

“Plateau Assembly Withdraws Life Pension Bill For Ex-Lawmakers” — Bows To Labour, Civil Society Opposition

The Plateau State House of Assembly has withdrawn a controversial bill seeking to provide life pensions and retirement benefits for former lawmakers following widespread opposition from organised labour, civil society organisations and residents of the state. The withdrawal was announced on Wednesday in Jos by the Majority Leader of the Assembly and Chairman of the Joint Committee on Rules and Business, Finance and House Services, Joseph Gokum. …