The passage of the bill came a day after the Assembly adopted the report of the public hearing on the bill which was conducted across the three senatorial zones of the state.

At the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Abel Diah, the bill was read for the third time after a motion by the Majority Leader, Mr Joseph Kunini and seconded by Mr Pius Sabo of Wukari 1 constituency.

In his remarks, the speaker thanked the members for the attention given to the bill.

He advised the executive arm to give a minimum of six months grace to enlighten the public on the provisions of the bill before the commencement of enforcement as contained in the bill.

Gov. Darius Ishaku sent the bill to the Assembly on May 17, for consideration.