JUST IN

The National Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria Amb. Dr. Dickson Akoh on arrival at the National Headquarters Of the Corps from Jos, plateau State this morning, where he went to pay condolence visit on the plateau state Commandant who lost his mother, decided in his usual manner of seeking to having constant interface with men and officers of the Corps requested that, officers that thronged in to the FCT command in their large number to finalize their documentation process be assembled for a brief address by him.

In his usual lively and interactive manner, the National Commandant sensitized fellow officers on some salient issues, among which are:
* The unfortunate misconception making the wave about the alleged refusal by President Buhari to assent to the Peace Corps Bill. "Six Bills were sent to Mr. President on 28th December, 2017 alongside with the Peace Corps Bill, the president after due consideration of the viability and otherwise of the six Bills, sent an official signal to the National Assembly rejecting three bills from among the six bills earlier sent". Amb. Akoh stated. The reason behind the rejection of those bills were clearly stated in the letter sent to the National Assembly. It is therefore on record that Peace Corps Bill was never at any point rejected by Mr. President, adding that the publication on vanguard newspaper with the misleading caption was simply the personal opinion of the editor, he further reiterated.

* On whether Mr. President will do justice to the Bill by appending his signature or not, the National Commandant expressed optimism that the president will certainly sign the Bill, as he urged all committed officers of the Corps to be patient while intensifying prayers to God to ensure smooth landing for the Corps. "The president will surely sign the Bill, we are optimistic" Amb. Akoh said. However, analyst are of the opinion that with the present perceived rift between the presidency and the National Assembly and also considering the high premium the National Assembly accorded the Peace Corps Bill as an agency to complement the existing security agencies in curbing crime, the National Assembly may be on the way to veto Mr. President, by invoking relevant portions of the Constitution.

The National Commandant urged officers to see every of their now commitment to the Corps as an act that will definitely pay off at the end, as no good thing is delivered to one on a platter of gold. Certainly, no venture no gain.