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Zamfara Assembly pledges people-oriented legislation in 2023

The lawmakers said they would work to “justify our primary responsibilities of law-making, representation and oversights.”

• January 2, 2023
Zamfara State House of Assembly
Zamfara State House of Assembly [Credit: Zamfara State Gov’t]

The Zamfara House of Assembly has pledged to provide people-oriented legislation for residents of the state in 2023.

This is contained in a new year message by the speaker of the house, Nasiru Magarya, on Monday, by the spokesperson of the house, Nasiru Biyabiki.

“The assembly will remain committed to ensuring the well-being of the entire citizens by providing the most needed people-oriented laws to impact and promote their livelihoods positively,” Mr Biyabiki quoted the speaker as saying.

Mr Magarya prayed and sympathised with the victims of all circumstances in 2022 and hoped for sustainable peace, political and economic stability, and dignity of life in 2023.

“We are determined to re-tight our belts, renew our commitments and redouble our efforts while working to justify our primary responsibilities of law-making, representation and oversights,” he added.

The speaker appreciated the unwavering support their constituents gave the house members.

He called on the people of the state to continue to support all government policies and programmes for the betterment of the state.

Mr Magarya commended members and staffers of the house for being submissive and committed to their responsibilities. 

(NAN)

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