Kwara State House of Assembly
About
The Kwara State House of Assembly is the legislative arm of the government of Kwara State in Nigeria. It is a unicameral legislature with 24 members elected from the 16 local government areas of the state, with larger local government areas divided into two constituencies to give equal representation. Members are elected for four-year terms, concurrent with federal legislators. The Assembly's fundamental functions are to enact new laws, amend or repeal existing laws, and oversee the executive. It convenes three times a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) in the assembly complex in Ilorin, the state capital.
History
The Assembly's foundation date given in its infobox is 30 August 1979. The current 10th Kwara State Assembly took office after the March 2023 elections, with a new session beginning on June 23, 2023.
Key Facts
Established
1979
Headquarters
Asa-Dam Rd, Ilorin
Speaker
Salihu Yakubu-Danladi
Members
24
Jurisdiction
Kwara State
Website
kwarastate.gov.ng/government