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Peace Corps Bill Not Yet Dead – Dickson Akoh

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Peace Corps Bill Not Yet Dead - Dickson Akoh

Peace Corps Commandant, Dickson Akor

Dickson Akoh, national commandant, Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN),has said that the corps is not dead and promised that they would remain focused  despite the debate going on over the passage of the bill by the senate.

He said: “Without any fear of contradiction let me say it loud and clear that the Nigerian Peace Corps Establishment Bill is not dead as widely publicised.

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“The core mandate of Nigerian Peace Corps is to develop, empower and provide gainful employment for the youths in order to facilitate peace, volunteerism, community services and nation-building.”

Akoh said that youn people’ hope has been rekindled as the bill was passed by the two chambers of the national assembly.

He expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari would use the bill as a vehicle to redeem part of his electoral promises to provide job opportunities.

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Akoh said: “The drama that played out on Thursday, May 24, this year, on the floor of the house of representatives during the second reading of the debate of the overriding process is not only a denial of Nigerian youth but it exposed the diversity among political elites.

“It is indeed a pity that the whole world watched the proceedings as the outcome was a clear case of appropriate and reprobate because of subtle threats anchored on political interest.”

He appreciated the those who supported the bill and showed uncommon patriotism and love for the Nigerian youths and development of the nation.

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Akoh said PCN remains on course and focused in commitment to nation building and services to society.

He said: “The ‘never-say-die’ spirit of the corps shall overcome this temporary setback, as we are diligently consulting and engaging stakeholders to resolve challenges facing the organisation.

“The bill still stands validly passed and may still be assented to by any president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”