The National Assembly is presently legislating on a bill to legalize usage of non-toxicant cannabis plants for medical and scientific research.
The bill which is presently before the House of Representatives, was presented by Rep. Princess Miriam Onuoha, representing Okigwe North of Imo State, has passed the second reading.
This was disclosed by Dr. Tonye Jaja Clinton, a legal practitioner, during a media parley organized by Grow Cann Africa in Abuja on the benefits and opportunities of cannabis plants and CBD oil.
He said once the bill becomes law, Nigeria has a lot to gain economically.