The House of Representatives has moved closer to introducing mandatory counselling and training for individuals convicted of corruption-related offences.
A bill seeking to amend the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000 scaled second reading on Wednesday.
The proposed amendment, sponsored by Kayode Akiolu, who represents Lagos Island II Federal Constituency, aims to expand Section 67 of the Principal Act.
The amendment will require judges and magistrates to impose compulsory counselling and training alongside imprisonment and fines for corrupt convicts.
