The Senate on Tuesday passed the Nigerian Hunters Council Bill.
The bill’s passage was sequel to the consideration of a report by the Committee on Interior.
Senator Sulieman Sadiq Umar, in his presentation, said the Hunters Council when established would, among others, prevent and detect crimes and illegal activities going on in the country’s forests.
He stated that the body would work with the Police and Security Agencies by making available any relevant information on criminals’ encroachment, as well as partner with relevant stakeholders on Community policing.
Meanwhile, the chamber has also passed a bill to establish the Federal College of Education Akon, Kwara.
The bill was passed after the chamber considered a report by the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETfund.
Senator Tolulope Odebiyi (Ogun West), in a presentation on behalf of the Committee Chairman, Ahmad Babba Kaita (Katsina North), said the institution would identify the educational needs of teachers and special persons, both physically and mentally challenged, with a view to finding lasting solution to deficits in career teachers and special instructors while achieving the National Educational Development Plan.
