The Senate has constituted a 12-member ad-hoc committee to advise the legislature on how to respond to rising international concerns over alleged state-backed persecution of Christians in the country.
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‎The decision was reached during a closed door session on Tuesday, where lawmakers deliberated on recent claims by the United States Government suggesting possible acts of genocide targeting Christians in some parts of the country.
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‎The committee has been tasked with developing a comprehensive position paper for presentation to both the Executive and the Senate.
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‎The team is expected to come up with a document that would shape the nation’s legislative stance on the matter and guide engagements in ongoing international discussions.
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‎The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, who made the declaration, noted that the position paper must be backed with verifiable facts and statistics.
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‎The Senate’s move followed increasing diplomatic scrutiny and the potential implications of such allegations on the country’s international reputation and interfaith relations.
News edited by Favour Owonibi