Reps want to increase fine for abusers of national flag from ₦100 to ₦100k

The bill which was sponsored by Rep. Sada Soli (APC-Katsina ) sought to increase the fine for offenders from ₦100 to N100,000.

A bill for an Act to amend the Flag and Coat of Arms Act to regulate the display and use of national flags has passed a second reading in the House of Representatives.

The lawmaker said there was a need to curb such excessive abuses of the flag, hence the need for the amendment bill.