The Rivers state House of Assembly has passed the Advertisement and Use of State-Owned Properties Prohibition Bill 2022, IgbereTV reports
The House passed the bill shortly after a public hearing was held on the bill with various stakeholders including Civil Society Organizations and security agencies in attendance.
The Public Hearing committee had recommended in its report that the bill be passed.
The bill was sponsored by the Leader of the House and member representing Obio/Akpor Constituency 1, Martin Amaewhule.
It seeks to prohibit the use of residential buildings for non-residential purposes, prohibit outdoor advertisements, particularly the posting of bills, posters, and other materials, and the use of state-owned institutions or public schools for political campaigns
