A Bill known as Abians in Diaspora Commission and other Matters Incidental Thereto (HAB 21), sponsored by the Minority Whip/member representing Arochukwu State Constituency, has been passed into law by the Lawmakers.
The Bill among others, seek to establish the Abians in Diaspora Commission (ADCOM), to monitor the welfare of Abians in their country of domicile; assist them in investment and development opportunities in Abia State of Nigeria in general and arrange for their rendering voluntary services in Abia State in order to achieve overall development of Abia State.
Speaking in an interview, the sponsor of the Bill, Hon. Dr. Mike Ukoha, thanked all Abians in Diaspora as this is a giant stride that has been recorded.
He also expressed delight in the Speaker, and co-sponsors of the Bill and the rest of his colleagues for supporting the Bill and giving it an accelerated hearing.
The Minority Whip lauded the secretaries at desk, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Diaspora Matters, Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Erondu, and members of Abians in Diaspora organizations worldwide for their contributions during virtual public hearing, adding that the Bill will help to bring about positive synergy between Abians in Diaspora and the Abia State government.
With this phase completed, the Lawmaker is optimistic that the Governor will sign it into law and the commission is expected to fulfil its obligations.
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