Zamfara State House of Assembly has passed 43 bills

From IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau

The Zamfara State House of Assembly has passed 43 bills into laws and several resolutions

This was disclosed by the Speaker, Hon Bilyaminu Moriki, while presenting his scorecard within the period under review to journalists in his office on Friday May 2, 2025.

He said all the bills underwent legislative process including public hearing to ensure that they truly reflect the needs and interests of the people.

Some of the bills included the Zamfara State Community Protection Guard Law, Zamfara State Security Trust Fund Law, Zamfara State Consolidated Revenue Law, Zamfara State Procurement Law, Zamfara State Public Expenditures Control Law, Zamfara State Economic Planning Board Establishment Law, Zamfara State Investments and Public Private Partnership Law, Zamfara State Schools Quality Assurance Agency Establishment Law, Zamfara State Information Technology Development Agency Establishment Law and Zamfara State Persons with Disability (Amendment) Law.

He said the House had also passed numerous resolutions initiated by individual members, drawing the attention of the state government to execute crucial projects and programs aimed at improving the welfare of the citizens.

Hon Moriki said to ensure prudent management of state resources, the House undertook intensive oversight following the passage and assent of the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Bills. “These efforts have fostered greater transparency and accountability across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies,” he said.

He further said, “As public servants, the primary obligation is to uphold a peaceful and stable environment that facilitates effective lawmaking, oversight and representation. Regrettably, few members sought to disrupt the constitutional functions of the House for personal gain, aiming to derail its focus.

“Their actions culminated in an unlawful sitting, vandalization of government properties, impersonation and denial of some legislators to access the chamber in February 2024, which constituted contempt of the House and led to their suspension in accordance with relevant laws. In the spirit of justice and due process, the matter was referred to the court.

“Despite this, while one member has since tendered a written apology and expressed regret, others have persisted in defiance going as far as to hold an illegal gathering styled as a “Parallel Assembly.” As a law-abiding institution, we shall await the court’s ruling before taking further action.

“Let it be clearly stated that such antics will not succeed. By the grace of Allah (In Shaa Allah), we remain undeterred in our constitutional responsibilities and firm in our dedication to serving the people we represent.”