BENUE ASSEMBLY PASSES FORESTRY, MINING COMMISSION BILL TO BOOST ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT. (PHOTO).

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 BENUE ASSEMBLY PASSES FORESTRY, MINING COMMISSION BILL TO BOOST ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT  The Benue State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill establishing a Forestry, Mines and Solid Minerals Commission, marking a significant step toward economic diversification and environmental protection. The move is expected to strengthen regulation in the state’s resource sector while addressing concerns around sustainability and local benefits. The bill scaled third reading during plenary presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon. Berger Alfred Emberga. It followed a detailed report by the House Committee on Lands, Survey, Solid Minerals, and Environment. Lawmakers say the new commission will coordinate the exploration and management of forest and mineral resources without clashing with federal agencies. It is designed to attract investment through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), while enabling the state to collect land use fees and surface rents. The law also mandates environmental safegu...

CAMEROON REINSTATES VICE-PRESIDENT POST FOR SUCCESSION. (PHOTO)


 Cameroon reinstates vice-president post for succession


Cameroon's parliament overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the position of vice-president, a measure the government says will ensure continuity but which the opposition say will consolidate executive power.


In a joint session of the ruling party-dominated National Assembly and Senate, lawmakers voted 200 to 18 in favour, with four abstentions, to pass the bill.


The bill stipulates that the vice-president will automatically assume the presidency if President Paul Biya dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated.


Presidential appointee


According to the legislation, the vice-president will be appointed and dismissed by the president, serving for the remainder of the president's seven-year term, Reuters reported.


However, the interim leader would be prohibited from initiating constitutional changes or running in a subsequent election.


The government has argued that the reform is intended to safeguard institutional stability in case of a sudden leadership vacancy. Biya has 15 days to promulgate the bill.


The reintroduction of the vice presidency marks Cameroon's first major constitutional revision since 2008 when presidential term limits were scrapped in a move that sparked nationwide protests.


The vice-presidency was previously part of Cameroon's governance structure but was abolished in 1972 following a constitutional referendum.

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