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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Wajir North, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ibrahim Saney",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Honestly, it is in our rules. I want to contribute to the Motion. I agree with the intent or purpose of the amendment by my colleague. The motorcycle sector is of immense importance to this economy, but it is not regulated. There are sufficient laws to regulate them but I believe it is an oversight on the part of the agencies concerned. The National Transport and Safety Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.43 of 2022) must be read together with the Traffic Act. Indeed, the motorcycle - whether it is a tricycle or two-wheeled - is a motor vehicle. That means it falls under the purview of the Traffic Act which is defined very well. It is a mechanically propelled vehicle. It should be well understood that when we are seeking this amendment, it is read alongside other statutes that are in existence. We only improve what exists but not bring conflicts between different statutes. However, the motorcycle sector has been growing immensely. It provides jobs or employment and swift transport in unmotorable roads. However, it has serious challenges. There is lack of training, licensing and regulation on the part of NTSA. There is no lacuna in law. NTSA is sleeping on the job. We always drag in the police for corruption because the motorcycle operators are not licensed. They do not seek training or follow the laid down procedures. From where I come The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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