The House of Representatives, yesterday, initiated the process of ratification of treaties and agreements reached with international bodies by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government.
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According to the legislators, the United Nations (UN) records showed that Nigeria had entered into about 400 treaties, agreements and protocols while local records showed that Nigeria is a party to over 200 treaties, agreements and protocols.
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It was further revealed that while records showed that less than 15 treaties have been domesticated or properly ratified, 10 have been duly domesticated or ratified, while another 10 did not complete the process during the previous Assembly.
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The lawmakers, in their resolution requested that all MDAs, as a matter of urgent national importance and in compliance with the provision of the constitution.