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The House of Representatives has advanced a bill to its second reading, aiming to mandate the inclusion of specific portfolios in the nomination lists for Ministers and Commissioners submitted by the President and State Governors.
Leading the debate, Okechukwu Dibiagwu highlighted that attaching portfolios to nominees would allow lawmakers in the national and state assemblies to conduct more effective and targeted scrutiny during confirmation processes.
In related developments, a separate bill proposing an extension of the retirement age for health workers across Nigeria has also progressed to its second reading.
This bill could bring significant changes to the healthcare workforce by retaining experienced health personnel in service for extended periods.
