The Chairman, House Committee on Health in Delta State House of Assembly and Lead Sponsor of the Bill, geared towards eradication of all forms of stigmatization against persons affected by HIV/AIDS, Hon. Augustine Uroye, has described passage of the Bill by the State House of Assembly, as a win-win situation for everyone.
Fresh Angle International understands that the Bill, which now awaits Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa’s assent, was read for the third time and passed during yesterday’s plenary of the State House of Assembly, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. (Hon.) Sherriff Oborevwori.
An elated Hon. Uroye, who represents Warri South Constituency 1, commended his colleagues for their commitment to the enactment of the proposed law and expressed optimism of early assent to the bill by Governor Okowa.
The lawmaker, who described the 34-clause Bill as apt, timely and welcome development, said “it is a win-win situation as those already affected by HIV/AIDS and those not affected, stand to benefit from the provisions of the up-coming legal document”.
Hon. Uroye, explained that the Bill also made provisions to checkmate the activities of those affected by the disease, noting that with every right, comes responsibility.
He stressed that the proposed law has placed some level of responsibilities on persons living with HIV/AIDS, to make them live responsibly.
The Lawmaker, emphasized that there was the need for those affected by the disease to live a normal life and to ensure that the public stops designating HIV/AIDS as death sentence.
Recall that the Delta State House of Assembly, yesterday, Wednesday March 2, passed the Bill prohibiting all forms of discrimination and also giving protection, access, justice as well as support and care to all persons living with and affected with HIV/AIDS.
Motion for the third reading of the Bill, which was seconded by the Chairman, House Committee on DESOPADEC and member representing Warri South-West in the House, Hon Emomotimi Guwor, was unanimously adopted.
The Speaker, congratulated members for yet another milestone achieved by the House, with the passage of the HIV/AIDS Anti-Discrimination and Protection Bill, saying that the proposed law is in line with provisions of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Rt. (Hon.) Sherriff Oborevwori
Rt. Hon. Oborevwori, pointed out that by the passage of the Bill, the House has gone a step further to protect the fundamental rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Delta State.
Also at the plenary, the Joint Committee on Housing, Women Affairs and Urban Renewal, submitted its report on the Delta Development and Property Authority Bill.
The House Committee on Environment, Oil and Gas, that scrutinized the Delta State Waterways Tax, Control and Licensing of Boats, Repeal and Re-enactment Bill, also presented its report before the House.
Members of Delta State House of Assembly, during plenary, Wednesday March 2
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