Jigawa State House of Assembly
About
The Jigawa State House of Assembly is the unicameral legislature of Jigawa State in Nigeria. It is the body where legislative decisions and lawmaking for the governance of the state are made. It has 30 members, each elected from one of the 30 state constituencies. The Assembly's main functions are to enact new laws, amend or repeal existing laws, and oversee the executive. Its members serve four-year terms, concurrent with federal legislators in the Senate and House of Representatives. The Assembly also oversees ministries, departments and agencies through committees, and publishes word-for-word reports of its proceedings for the public.
History
The Jigawa State House of Assembly was inaugurated on 14 December 1991 as a branch of the state government.
Key Facts
Established
14 December 1991
Headquarters
House of Assembly Road, Dutse, Jigawa State
Speaker of the Assembly
The Right Honorable Idris Garba Kareka (Jahun Constituency)
Members
30
Jurisdiction
Jigawa State