Jigawa State House of Assembly
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Jigawa State House of Assembly of Jigawa State is a branch of the Government inaugurated on 14 December 1991 which serves as the legislative house where all legislative decisions and lawmaking for the governance of Jigawa State is emanating. It is a unicameral body with 30 members elected into 30 state constituencies. The fundamental functions of the Assembly are to enact new laws, amend or repeal existing laws and oversight of the executive. Members of the assembly are elected for a term of four years concurrent with federal legislators (Senate and House of Representatives).
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Jigawa State House of Assembly | |
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History | |
Founded | 14 December 1991 |
New session started | 2019 |
Leadership | |
Deputy Speaker | |
House Leader | |
Chief Whip | |
Clerk of the House of Assembly | Barrister Musa Aliyu Abubakar |
Structure | |
Seats | 30 |
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Length of term | 4 years |
Elections | |
first past the post | |
Last election | 9 March 2019 |
Next election | February 2023 |
Meeting place | |
House of Assembly Road Dutse, Jigawa State |
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