President Tinubu has declined to assent to the bill for a Federal University of Education in Numan, citing multiple spelling and drafting errors
President Bola Tinubu has declined to assent to the bill proposing the creation of the Federal University of Education in Numan, Adamawa State.
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The decision was made public on Tuesday when a letter from the president was read by Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu on the floor of the House of Representatives.
In his letter, President Tinubu explained that the bill contained several spelling and drafting errors, which led to his decision to withhold assent.
Among the issues highlighted were the misspelling of the word “statute” as “statutes” and “one-third” as “on-third.” Additionally, the bill included a critical mistake in Section 22, which grants the Governor the authority to consent to the disposal of land for the university, a power that should instead be vested in the President for federal land.
Another error pointed out was in Section 25(4)(b), where the preposition “of” was omitted between “award” and “degree,” further indicating the need for a more thorough review.
These drafting errors have led to the bill’s return to the legislative body for revision, with the president urging lawmakers to correct the mistakes before reintroducing the bill for consideration.
This move highlights the importance of precise drafting in legislative matters, particularly those that involve the establishment of federal institutions.
