Federal Government has announced plans to advance the Diaspora Voting Bill, which seeks to grant Nigerians living abroad the right to vote in national elections.
The disclosure was made by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, at the Nigerian Stakeholders Engagement on Diaspora Governance held in Abuja. The event also featured the launch of the Nigerians in Diaspora Response (NiDRes) App and website, developed by the House Committee on Diaspora in partnership with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM).
Abbas, represented by Patrick Umoh, described the move as a major step toward inclusive democracy, ensuring all Nigerians can contribute to nation-building. He reaffirmed that the 10th House of Representatives prioritises diaspora participation and legislative reforms
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