The Zamfara State House of Assembly, during its plenary session on Tuesday, deliberated on two significant bills sent by Governor Dauda Lawal aimed at enhancing state services and infrastructure.
Governor Lawal communicated through the office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malan Abubakar M. Nakwada, with the message read before the chamber by the Clerk to the House, Alhaji Mahmud Aliyu.
The session, chaired by Deputy Speaker Hon. Adamu Aliyu Gummi, focused on the establishment and management of the Zamfara State Media Corporation and the creation of the Zamfara State Geographic Information Service.
A statement issued by the State House of Assembly’s spokesman, Comrade Bello Madaro Kurya, and made available to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital, detailed the proceedings.
According to the statement, the bills received their first and second readings after extensive contributions from various members, including Hon. Garba Ibrahim Liman (Gusau 2), Hon. Yakubu Almajir Bela (Bungudu East), Hon. Rilwanu Marafa Nagambo (Anka), Hon. Kabiru Mikailu Dangilbi (Maru South), and Hon. Nura Dahiru Sabon Birnin (Birnin Magaji).
“The proposed Zamfara State Media Corporation aims to ensure effective service delivery, enhance capacity building for staff, and manage state-owned media more efficiently,” the statement said.
Recognizing the importance of this initiative, the House mandated the House Committee on Information and the Committee on Justice and Judiciary to conduct further reviews and provide a report within two weeks.
Similarly, the bill proposing the establishment of the Zamfara State Geographic Information Service was discussed, highlighting its potential to mitigate land disputes, prevent encroachment, and address issues related to illegal rents.
The House tasked the House Committee on Land and Housing, along with the Committee on Justice and Judiciary, to investigate and report back in two weeks.
Earlier, the House Leader, Hon. Muhammad Bello Mazawaje, sought permission for the bills to be presented separately as submitted by the executive arm of the Zamfara State Government. The House unanimously approved this, allowing both bills to proceed to their first and second readings.
“The Zamfara State House of Assembly remains committed to enacting laws that promote the well-being and development of the state and its citizens,” the statement concluded.
