President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to bills on Animal Diseases Control and the establishment of a Police Academy in Wudil, Kano State passed by the National Assembly.
In a message, Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu said the new Acts include:
“1. ANIMAL DISEASES (CONTROL) ACT, 2022
“This Act repeals the Animal Diseases (Control) Act, Cap. A17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and enacts the Animal Diseases (Control) Act for the purpose of prevention, detection, control and eradication of infectious and contagious transboundary and zoonotic animal diseases, prevention of antimicrobial resistance through the control and regulation of the use and administration of veterinary biologics, veterinary medicinal products and chemicals in animals, animal products, medicated animal feeds, sales and distribution of pet foods, veterinary medical devices, other veterinary products, and for the enhancement of animal welfare and food safety.
“2. NIGERIA POLICE ACADEMY (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT, 2021
“This Act establishes and provides legal framework for the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, as a degree-awarding institution to provide academic and professional training.
“The Academy will be headed by a Commandant, not below the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, and shall be appointed by the Police Service Commission on the recommendation of the Inspector General of Police as stipulated in Section 8 of the Act.”
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