Child Rights Enforcement Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the Child Rights Enforcement Fund Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Child Rights Enforcement Fund. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 · referred
Referred to the Committee on Army.
Public Hearing
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Committee Report Laid
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Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Co-sponsors (3)
Public engagement
4 published submissions
3 support · 1 oppose · 0 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Amina K.Yobesupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Dauda A.Abiasupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Lanre C.Yobesupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Haruna M.Abiaoppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.