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Enugu lawmaker Chima Obieze has withdrawn his proposed Crowd Control and Public Safety Bill following public concerns and criticisms. The bill aimed to protect lives and prevent avoidable deaths during large public gatherings by establishing basic safety standards for events involving large crowds. Obieze cited several stampede incidents in various states, arguing that proper planning, crowd management, and emergency preparedness could help prevent such tragedies.

He withdrew the bill to allow for wider consultations, public enlightenment, and better understanding of the objectives of the proposed law.

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