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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday at the State House assented to a fresh amendment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
According to a statement issued by Director of Information from the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, said the president assent is in accordance of him exercising the powers vested in him under the 1999 Constitution as amended.
The statement noted that President Tinubu signed into law the “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fifth Alteration) (No.37), 2023” presented by the outgoing 9th National Assembly.
“With the signing of the Constitutional amendment Bill, retirement age and pension rights of judicial officers have been effectively brought into uniformity and other related matters.
While signing the amendment Bill into law, President Tinubu pledged his administration’s dedication to strengthening the judiciary, ensuring the rule of law, and empowering judicial officers to execute their responsibilities effectively”, the statement read.
