The
Edo State House of Assembly has amended the bill for a Law for Pension Rights
of the Governor and Deputy Governor, with the immediate past governor, Adams
Oshiomhole, and his former deputy, Dr. Pius Odubu, expected to be some of the
beneficiaries.
The
House, with the new amendment, approved the provision of residential buildings
worth N200m and N100m for the governor and his deputy at the expiration of
their tenures.
The
bill also provided that the buildings could be sited in any location of their
choice.
While
passing the bill on Wednesday, the lawmakers suspended relevant sections of its
rule.
The
Speaker, Dr. Justin Okonoboh, also directed the clerk of the House to accord
the bill a third reading and send copies to the Office of the Governor.
Okonoboh
observed that the last two months had been eventful for the state with the
coronation of a new Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, and the election and
swearing-in of Godwin Obaseki as the fifth civilian governor.
Source:The Punch
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