The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) said the president’s action was in order.

“An executive order is meant to complement an existing legislation by way of lending executive might to ensure effective implementation of a legislation.

” It is the international norm in the democratic process which is internationally recognized where inter agency support is usually necessary to give effect to an existing legislation.

Executive Order provides an impetus for responsibility among the institutions charged with the execution of legislation, ” Malami stated through his media aide, Dr Umar Gwandu.