10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 8 of 24 Kano Reps sponsor no bill in one year

While six bills by Kano lawmakers have been passed, eight lawmakers from the state sponsor no bill in one of the 10th National Assembly 

The performance of lawmakers from Kano State in the 10th National Assembly offers a glimpse into their legislative activity, particularly in terms of bill sponsorship. A review of the past year reveals that the 27 lawmakers representing Kano across both chambers contributed significantly to the legislative process. Out of 1,650 bills introduced in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, Kano legislators accounted for 97. However, this quantitative contribution masks the slow progress of many bills, as a large portion of them remain stalled at the introductory stage.

At the senate, Barau Jibrin, the deputy president and a third-term senator, stands out with a remarkable record. His experience is evident in his sponsorship of 22 bills, the highest among Kano lawmakers. Unfortunately, while one of these bills has been passed, the majority of the others remain stuck in legislative limbo, either awaiting second readings or held up at the committee stage. This reflects a broader trend seen across the assembly, where legislative gridlock and procedural delays hinder the swift progression of many bills.

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Senators Rufai Hanga and Kawu Sumaila, sponsored three and two bills, respectively with none of them progressing beyond the first reading stage.

In the House of Representatives, Kano’s 24 lawmakers sponsored a total of 70 bills, out of the 1,175 introduced by the entire chamber in the first year of the 10th assembly. Five of these bills managed to receive the approval of the House, marking a modest legislative achievement. Among the representatives, Rep. Koko Ibrahim, a first-term legislator, stands out for his impressive introduction of 16 bills. However, despite his legislative enthusiasm, only 6.2 percent of his bills have passed, with the overwhelming majority 93.7 percent still awaiting second readings.

Rep. Alhassan Rurum, who sponsored nine bills, has seen 22.2 percent of them pass for concurrence, while the remaining are still in the initial stages of the legislative process. Meanwhile, third-term lawmaker Rep. Madaki Sani has been able to push through one of his four bills, with the others in various stages of consideration.

A broader look at the Kano representatives reveals a pattern of stagnation for many bills. For instance, Rep. Hassan Danjuma sponsored 3 bills of which one has been passed, while Rep. Yusuf Rabiu, Rep. Shehu Bello, Rep. Mustapha Ghali, Rep. Abubakar Kabir and Rep. Shehu Hussain have yet to see progress beyond the second reading stage for most of their bills. Meanwhile, Rep. Garba Ado, a sixth-term legislator, has two bills awaiting consideration, reflecting the same slow pace of legislative progression.

Several representatives, including Rep. Mohammed Ibrahim, Rep. Datti Umar, Rep. Adamu Sani, and others, have introduced bills that remain stuck at the first reading stage. The lack of movement on these bills may suggest either legislative bottlenecks or limited engagement in pushing these bills forward.

It is worth noting that eight representatives from Kano failed to sponsor any bills in the first year of the 10th Assembly. These are Rep. Jibril Abdulmumin, Rep. Abdulkadir Jobe, Rep. Chiroma Garba, Rep. Mu’azo Gwarzo, Rep. Sani Rogo, Rep. Dankawu Idris, Rep. Ahmad Yusuf and Rep. Bala Umar. On this score, their legislative inactivity is notable, especially when compared to the more active lawmakers from the state. This lack of a legislative footprint raises questions about their engagement with the lawmaking process and their effectiveness in representing their constituencies.

Kano lawmakers have shown mixed levels of legislative activity in the first year of the 10th National Assembly. While experienced lawmakers like Senator Barau Jibrin and first term member Rep. Koko Ibrahim has sponsored a significant number of bills, the overall progression of these bills has been slow. OrderPaper’s detailed analysis revealed that while bill sponsorship is important, it is significant for legislation has to pass various stages before becoming law.

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