Borno State Legislature
The Borno State Legislature, also known as the Borno State House of Assembly, is the legislative arm of the Borno State Government. It is a unicameral body, meaning it has a single chamber. The primary role of the legislature is to make laws for the good governance of the state, represent the interests of constituents, and perform oversight on the executive arm.
✅ Key Functions
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Law-making: Enacts new laws, amends or repeals existing laws for the state.
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Oversight: Monitors the activities of the executive to ensure accountability and transparency.
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Representation: Represents the interests of the people in the legislative process.
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Budget Approval: Reviews and approves the state budget presented by the Governor.
👥 Composition
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The House is made up of 30 elected members, each representing one of the 30 state constituencies.
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Each member is referred to as a Honourable Member.
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Members are elected every four years in line with Nigeria’s general elections.
👔 Leadership of the House (as of the 10th Assembly)
| Position | Name |
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| Speaker | Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan |
| Deputy Speaker | Hon. Abdullahi Askira |
| Majority Leader | Varies (changes based on party majority) |
| Minority Leader | Varies |
| Clerk of the House | Appointed civil servant |
Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan has held the position of Speaker since 2012 and is one of the longest-serving Speakers in Nigeria.
🏛️ Party Composition
As of the last general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) holds the majority of the seats in the Assembly.
🗳️ Legislative Process
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A bill can be introduced by a member or the executive.
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It goes through three readings and committee review.
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Once passed by the Assembly, it is sent to the Governor for assent.
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If the Governor refuses to sign, the Assembly may override with a two-thirds majority.
🏢 Location
The Assembly complex is located at the Borno State Government House, Maiduguri.