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Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, has described the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Bill as the ‘worst piece of legislation’ in the history of Nigeria.
Falana said this in a statement signed by him on Wednesday in which he said the bill unequivocally threatens the existence of a free and independent civil society in the country.
“This is perhaps the worst piece of legislation in Nigeria’s history,” he said.
“Under the bill, any civil society group advocating for human rights, basic freedoms and good governance can be shut down and criminalised. The bill if passed will ultimately have a disastrous impact on Nigerian citizens’ democratic participation in furthering the development of their own country.”
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Falana further called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara to stop the passage of the bill.
NGO Bill ‘Worst Legislation Piece’ In Nigeria’s History – Falana
