Enugu lawmaker withdraws public safety bill, seeks consultation

Enugu lawmaker Chima Obieze has withdrawn his proposed Crowd Control and Public Safety Bill, following public concerns and criticisms over the legislation. The bill, introduced with the intention of protecting lives and preventing avoidable deaths during large public gatherings, was withdrawn to allow for wider consultations, public enlightenment, and better understanding of its objectives.

Obieze emphasized that the bill was not intended to restrict public gatherings or impose unnecessary burdens on residents, but to establish basic safety standards for events involving large crowds.

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