Jigawa state house of assembly has passed the state anti corruption and public complain bill sent by the state executive.
The house passed the bill during its session chaired by its speaker Alhaji Idris Garba Jahun.
Commenting on the bill, the chairman house committee on Justice and Judiciary and member representing Hadejia constituency Abubakar Sadeeq Jallo said, the bill when signed in to law will pave way for the establishment of Anti Corruption and Public Complain Commission in the state.
He explained that, the passing of the bill is timely as the recent verdict by supreme court declared that, all corruption cases emanating from the state shall be handled in the state.
Sadeeq Jallo added that, the bill will also contribute in promoting public transparency and accountability as advocated by Governor Badaru Abubakar.
The chairman further explained that, if the commission come into existence it will help in mediating and settling financial and other business disagreement among Jigawa state people.
He pointed out that, the expected anti- corruption and public complain commission will also save resource, promote peace and unity by resolving cases through mediation and avoiding unnecessary litigation which consume time and resources.
Radio Nigeria reports that, the social protection bill which seek to provide more protection and enhancing the life of disabled and other vulnerable groups in the society has passed first reading at the house floor during the sitting.
Usman Mohammed Zaria
