The Nigerian Senate has asked the Federal Government to compensate states affected by violence and looting that took place in October during and after the #EndSARS protest with one per cent of proceeds from Value Added Tax.
The decision of the red chamber followed two separate motions moved by Senators Abiodun Olujimi and Gershom Bassey.
The Upper Chamber also asked the Federal Government to set up a visitation panel to the various places destroyed across Nigeria for an on-the-spot assessment
The decision of the Upper chamber followed two separate motions moved by Senators Abiodun Olujimi and Gershom Bassey.
The Senate is also asking the Federal Government to set up a visitation panel to the various states destroyed by hoodlums across Nigeria for evaluation and an on-the-spot assessment.
The Senate also directed its committees on National Security, Defence, and Police to investigate the attacks by the hoodlums and how to prevent a recurrence.
The Chamber asked its relevant committees to monitor compliance.
Meanwhile, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, said it was important that the executive arm of government to await the outcome of the judicial panels in various states to guide it on steps to take.
He, however, noted that to prevent future occurrences, employment opportunities must be created for Nigerian youths.