By Jabiru Hassan
The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced a four-day retreat for its members and management staff in Kaduna as part of efforts to strengthen legislative capacity and promote inclusive governance.
According to a statement issued by the Speaker’s spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, the retreat, which began on Thursday, features sessions on legislative research, document management, the code of conduct for public officers, preparation of legacy reports, and executive-legislative relations.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for supporting legislative capacity-building initiatives, saying the administration recognises the importance of a strong legislature in promoting good governance, accountability and sustainable development. Falgore reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to transparency, accountability and the passage of legislation aimed at improving the welfare of Kano residents.
Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello Butu-Butu also praised the governor for maintaining a cordial working relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government. He assured residents that the Assembly would continue to deliver effective legislation and carry out its constitutional oversight responsibilities.
The retreat includes presentations by academics and governance experts, including Prof. Aminu Umar of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and Dahiru Idris of Bayero University, Kano. Organised by the Kano State House of Assembly in collaboration with SAHL Human Resource, the programme is designed to enhance institutional memory, improve accountability, support leadership transition and strengthen legislative effectiveness.
