Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda has forwarded four executive bills to the State House of Assembly for approval.
The bills are meant to enhance security and economic development of the state.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula said in a statement on Friday in Katsina that the bills were on security, land administration, economic development and tax administration.
One of the bills is for the establishment of Katsina State Community Watch Corps is to enhance the security and safety of communities across the state.
It will facilitate the establishment of vigilantes and community-oriented watch corps who will collaborate with security agencies to combat crime and ensure peace and stability in the state.
At least eight out of the 34 local government areas of the state have serious security challenges.
Already the state government has inaugurated an ad hoc committee to recruit no fewer than 2,400 cadets to serve in the community watch corps.
Other bills include Katsina Development Management Board, to promote efficient development planning and implementation; Katsina State Geographic Information System (KATGIS), to modernize land administration and facilitate investment in real estate, and efficient and digitized land information system that streamlines land ownership processes and encourages responsible land use.
“A bill to amend the Katsina State Revenue Administration (Codification and Consolidation 2021) to strengthen the financial framework of Katsina State and ensure transparent and effective revenue administration,” the governor’s spokesman added.
He explained that the aim was to enhance revenue collection systems in the state, optimize tax compliance, and improve accountability in financial matters.
According to him, the four bills have garnered widespread support from various stakeholders, including community leaders, industry experts, and citizens, who recognize the positive impact these initiatives will have on the state’s socio-economic landscape.
He urged members of the State House of Assembly to give expeditious consideration to the bills, in order to quickly meet the expectations of the people of Katsina state.
