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Kano Assembly Collaborates With NHRC In Making Human Rights Laws
Kano Assembly Collaborates With NHRC In Making Human Rights Laws
By Muhammad Adam Abubakar
Kano State House of Assembly has said every law passed made a significant impact to the citizens.
Speaker of the Assembly Jibril Ismail Falgore disclosed at a One Day Training For Legislators on Mainstreaming Human Rights and Human Rights Impact Assessment Into The Legislative Process and Legislation, organised by the National Human Rights Commission held in Kano.
The Speaker represented by the Chairman House Committee On Rural and Community Development, Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim Muhammad said the legislature is the critical component in democratic governance.
According to the member Falgore the event is timely considering its importance to the Kano State and Nigeria at large.
Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim Muhammad who is member representing Doguwa state constituency also said the bills that evolves healthcare were tabled during the House plenary session.
He further said every law passed follows scrutiny and it is on every aspect of human endeavours, adding that the tempo will maintained by commission or relevant bodies to the members of new Legislature.
Earlier in his welcome address the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission,Tony Ojukwu, represented by the Kano State Coordinator,Shehu Abdullahi commended the lawmakers and other officials for attending the event.
Shehu Abdullahi pointed out that the commission is mandated to review proposed legislation and administrative measures to ensure their consistency with the Constitution of of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Nigeria’s regional and international human rights obligations.
According to state Coordinator the legislature is the guardian of democratic good governance, adding that the quality of any democracy is reflected not only in the number of laws it produces but in the quality, inclusiveness and human rights compliance of those laws.
He explained that the The National Human Rights Commission remains firmly committed in working with the National Assembly, the State House of Assemblies and other relevant institutions to strengthen rights based governance in Nigeria.
The event witnessed paper presentation on International, Regional, and National Legal and Policy Frameworks Supporting Human Rights Impact Assessment, and Human Rights Impact Assessment, Definition, purpose, and Scope and Human Rights Impact Assessment Template, practical Guide and THE ROLE OF LEGISLATORS IN ADVANCING HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH LEGISLATION, OVERSIGHT, REPRESENTATION AND BUDGET APPROVAL AND also that of Legislative Process in Nigeria Systematic Barriers to Mainstreaming Human Rights and HRIA and attended by Deputy Clerk Legislature, Director Legislature Director Administration and Human Resources and Deputy Director Legislature,PS Assembly service commission, members of the CSO’s.
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Governor Abba Commissions Quick Response Squad of Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse
Governor Abba Commissions Quick Response Squad of Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse
The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially commissioned a modern Quick Response Squad for the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, reiterating his administration’s determination to reduce drug abuse in the state to the barest minimum.
This was contained in a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor
Speaking at the event, Governor Yusuf expressed confidence in the ongoing efforts, noting that drug abuse in Kano State has significantly reduced. He praised the chairman and members of the Task Force for their unwavering commitment to achieving the agency’s mission and vision.
”I am the happiest man in Kano today as we continue to push drug abuse down to the barest minimum,” the Governor declared.
He further highlighted that individuals apprehended will undergo skill acquisition and apprenticeship programs designed to keep them meaningfully engaged and prevent a relapse into drug use or illicit activities.
Governor Yusuf, accompanied by the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismaila Falgore, along with other top government officials, was taken on a guided tour of the newly commissioned facility.
Expressing delight at the rapid progress made, the Governor commended the Task Force for its impressive achievements within a short period.
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Governor Abba Commissions Quick Response Squad of Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse
Governor Abba Commissions Quick Response Squad of Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse
The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially commissioned a modern Quick Response Squad for the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, reiterating his administration’s determination to reduce drug abuse in the state to the barest minimum.
This was contained in a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor
Speaking at the event, Governor Yusuf expressed confidence in the ongoing efforts, noting that drug abuse in Kano State has significantly reduced. He praised the chairman and members of the Task Force for their unwavering commitment to achieving the agency’s mission and vision.
”I am the happiest man in Kano today as we continue to push drug abuse down to the barest minimum,” the Governor declared.
He further highlighted that individuals apprehended will undergo skill acquisition and apprenticeship programs designed to keep them meaningfully engaged and prevent a relapse into drug use or illicit activities.
Governor Yusuf, accompanied by the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismaila Falgore, along with other top government officials, was taken on a guided tour of the newly commissioned facility.
Expressing delight at the rapid progress made, the Governor commended the Task Force for its impressive achievements within a short period.
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Governor Abba Commissions Quick Response Squad of Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse
Governor Abba Commissions Quick Response Squad of Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse
The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially commissioned a modern Quick Response Squad for the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, reiterating his administration’s determination to reduce drug abuse in the state to the barest minimum.
This was contained in a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor
Speaking at the event, Governor Yusuf expressed confidence in the ongoing efforts, noting that drug abuse in Kano State has significantly reduced. He praised the chairman and members of the Task Force for their unwavering commitment to achieving the agency’s mission and vision.
”I am the happiest man in Kano today as we continue to push drug abuse down to the barest minimum,” the Governor declared.
He further highlighted that individuals apprehended will undergo skill acquisition and apprenticeship programs designed to keep them meaningfully engaged and prevent a relapse into drug use or illicit activities.
Governor Yusuf, accompanied by the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismaila Falgore, along with other top government officials, was taken on a guided tour of the newly commissioned facility.
Expressing delight at the rapid progress made, the Governor commended the Task Force for its impressive achievements within a short period.
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