Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition). It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Tuesday, 16 September 2025 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 · passed
Second Reading
Wednesday, 29 October 2025 · passed
Referred to Committee
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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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Public engagement
5 published submissions
2 support · 2 oppose · 1 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Omolara A.Abiaoppose
The cost implications have not been explained. Where will the money come from?
- Emeka N.Lagosneutral
Please publish the committee report when it is laid so the public can read it.
- Chidi A.Jigawasupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Aisha U.Gombesupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Ndubuisi M.Federal Capital Territoryoppose
This duplicates a mandate that already exists at state level. Please reconsider.