Kano Assembly Hails 2025 as Landmark Year, Passes 15 Key Bills and Adopts Over 700 Motions
The Kano State House of Assembly has described 2025 as a defining year marked by significant legislative milestones, policy interventions, and strengthened oversight functions aimed at improving governance and service delivery across the state.
Under the leadership of Speaker Rt. Honourable Jibril Ismail Falgore, the 10th Assembly recorded notable achievements during the fiscal year, reinforcing its commitment to promoting laws and policies that enhance the welfare of Kano residents. This was contained in a statement issued by the Assembly Chief Press Secretary Kamaluddeen Sani.
The Assembly, which consists of 40 lawmakers representing the state’s 44 local government constituencies, maintained an active legislative agenda throughout the year. The leadership structure, including the Deputy Speaker, Majority and Minority Leaders, Chief Whips, and the Clerk of the House, played crucial roles in ensuring effective coordination of legislative activities.
Legislative Milestones
Between January and December 2025, the House adopted more than 700 motions and successfully passed 15 bills designed to strengthen state institutions and improve public services. Among the key legislations enacted were the Kano State Geographical Information System Bill, Kano State Centre for Disease Control Bill, Kano State Signage and Advertisement Agency Bill, Kano State Electricity Bill, Kano State Security Bill, and the Kano State Social Protection Bill.
Other important legislative actions included the passage of the Kano State Forensic Laboratory Bill, the Motor Vehicle Administration Bill, the Kano State Censorship Board Amendment Bill, and the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Corps Law 2025. The House also considered the proposed Kano State Electricity Agency Establishment Bill as part of efforts to enhance power sector development in the state.
In addition to lawmaking, the Assembly addressed urgent public concerns through several motions. These included calls for the revival of the Tailoring and Garment Training Centre in Falgore, Doguwa Local Government Area, and urgent measures to tackle insecurity in Tsanyawa and Bagwai Local Government Areas. Lawmakers also sought government intervention for victims of the Shuwaki Market fire in Gwarzo LGA and communities affected by a devastating windstorm in Kiru LGA.
Other resolutions focused on upgrading the Takai NYSC Clinic, rehabilitating rural roads, improving primary healthcare centres, and reviewing the 2025 Nigeria Customs Service recruitment exercise.
Strengthened Oversight Functions
The Assembly’s standing committees carried out extensive oversight responsibilities to ensure accountability and transparency in government operations. Committees such as Appropriation, Finance, Works and Transport, Agriculture, Education, Health, Public Accounts, Security, Environment, and Local Government, among others, visited ministries, departments, and agencies to monitor the implementation of the 2025 budget and government policies.
Assembly Complex Renovation
In partnership with Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Assembly commenced the renovation of the Assembly Complex, which had deteriorated over time. The renovation project has reached over 75 per cent completion and is expected to be commissioned in early 2026.
Retreats and Strategic Engagements
As part of capacity-building efforts, the Assembly organised a legislative retreat themed, “The Role of the State Legislature in the Review of the Constitution and Effective Oversight Functions of MDAs.” Development partners, including Katchima, PHCN, and LISDEL, also engaged lawmakers on strategies to reduce maternal mortality.
During the year, the Assembly demonstrated its commitment to accountability by suspending a local government chairman over allegations of fertilizer diversion and misappropriation. It also raised concerns about child trafficking and called for stronger enforcement measures.
Lawmakers further screened and confirmed commissioner nominees, Dr. Aliyu Isa Aliyu and Abdulkarim Rabiu Maude (SAN), and approved a supplementary budget appropriation of over ₦215 billion. The House also reaffirmed its commitment to reducing road accidents through collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps.
Speaker Falgore commended several media organisations, including Nasara, Hikima, Premier, Ammasco, Radio Kano, and various online platforms, for their role in promoting public understanding of legislative processes.
Losses and Condolences
Despite its achievements, the Assembly suffered the loss of two prominent lawmakers. The Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Alhaji Aminu Sa’adu Ungogo, and the Chairman of the Committee on Hajj Affairs, Alhaji Sarki Aliyu Daneji, both passed away during the year. Ungogo reportedly died shortly after participating in the public hearing for the 2026 budget.
The Assembly extended condolences to their families, constituents, and the people of Kano State. It also joined Nigerians in mourning several notable figures, including renowned philanthropist Aminu Alhassan Dantata, former President Muhammadu Buhari, members of the Kano contingent at the National Sports Festival, Alhaji Abbass Sunusi, Alhaji Haruna Danzago, and victims of the Edo State killings.
The Assembly reaffirmed its dedication to delivering people-oriented legislation and strengthening democratic governance in Kano State.