Ahmad Tijjani Abdul, Kano
Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday called for amendment of the 1999 Constitution to enable creation of state police and other security outfits to address the current security challenges in the country.
A communique issued by the Assembly, signed by the Speaker, Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari
at the end of a three day Legislative retreat for members organised by LEGIS-37 in conjunction with the National Assembly also called for devolution of powers to States and Local Government .
The retreat with a theme ” Consolidating the role of Kano State House of Assembly in Nigeria’s strive for true and durable democratic ethos and development” the legislators declared that efforts has been made for the institutionalisation and development of Annual Work plan documents that will guide the activities of the House for improved transparency, accountability and probity in the management of resources under financial autonomy regime of the House.
The communique also hinted that the state legislators should ensure that the recommendations of public account committee reports is pursued to its logical conclusion.
That the House should revive and strengthen the legislative budget and research office LBRO to help provide summary ,statistical data of proposed bills and motions as well as easy understanding of budget documents to the House and the staff.
That the leadership of the House should ensure strict compliance and implementation of the resolutions reached in this retreat.
The communique added that resolutions of the House should be directed to the relevant committees by the office of the Clerk/Head of Legislative Service for onward inclusion in for annual appropriation law.
Regular training and re-training of Honourable Members and staff of the House should be given utmost considerations to enhance performance in the implementation process.
The State Legislators should ensure that recommendation of public account Committee reports is pursued to its logical conclusion.