Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has taken a significant step towards addressing extreme poverty in Nigeria with the sponsorship of a bill to establish the Social Welfare Service of Nigeria.
The bill, which successfully passed its first reading during today’s plenary session at the Nigerian Senate, is designed to fight extreme poverty and uplift vulnerable Nigerians across the country.
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Speaking on the development, Senator Kalu expressed his commitment to creating sustainable solutions for Nigeria’s most vulnerable populations. The proposed Social Welfare Service of Nigeria would serve as a comprehensive framework for addressing poverty and providing support systems for citizens in need.
“At today’s plenary, I sponsored a bill to establish the Social Welfare Service of Nigeria, designed to fight extreme poverty and uplift vulnerable Nigerians.
I’m glad to announce that the bill has passed its first reading in the Senate,” Senator Kalu stated, highlighting the progress made on this critical piece of legislation.
The bill represents a structured approach to social welfare in Nigeria, aiming to institutionalise support for citizens living in extreme poverty and create pathways for economic empowerment and social development.
The Social Welfare Service of Nigeria bill will now proceed to the second reading, where senators will debate its provisions and consider amendments before it advances to the committee stage. If successfully passed through all legislative stages, the bill could mark a transformative moment in Nigeria’s approach to poverty alleviation and social welfare.
The PrimeTell will continue to monitor the progress of this important legislation and provide updates as it moves through the legislative process.
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