Delta State Government signs Local Content Agency Law

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Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Wednesday, signed the Delta State Local Content Agency Law 2020 and the Bill to eliminate violence in private and public life 2020 into law, with a charge to the legislature to continue to protect its integrity.

The Governor said both laws would encourage peaceful co-existence in the state.

He commended the state’s House of Assembly for continuing to pass Bills in spite of the tough times the members had in carrying out their functions during the pandemic.

Okowa noted that one of the new laws sought to eliminate violence in private and public life and to prohibit all forms of violence against persons. It also provides maximum protection and effective remedies for victims and punishment against offenders