The Kwara State House of Assembly is actively engaging the public in critical legislative processes today, Monday, June 23rd, 2025, through public hearings on two pivotal bills: the “Secret Cults and Secret Societies (Prohibition) (Amendment) Bill, 2025” and the “Kwara State Prohibition of Kidnapping (Amendment) Bill, 2025.”

These essential hearings, which commenced at 10:00 AM, are being held in Committee Room 213 of the Kwara State House of Assembly Complex, located on Asa Dam Road, Ilorin. This initiative provides a vital platform for Kwara residents, stakeholders, community leaders, and legal experts to offer their insights and recommendations on the proposed amendments.

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According to an announcement by Alh Ahmed Olayiwola Kareem, the Clerk to the House, participants were encouraged to submit their position papers. The deadline for these submissions was also today, June 23rd, 2025. Submissions, in 25 hard or soft copies, were to be delivered to Room 117 of the Assembly Complex or via email to Kwaraparliament@gmail.com. This inclusive approach ensures that the voices of the populace are heard in the legislative process.

The Assembly’s proactive move underscores its dedication to addressing pressing security challenges in Kwara State, particularly the pervasive issues of secret cult activities and kidnapping. The proposed amendments are designed to fortify existing laws, aiming to establish more robust frameworks for the prevention, effective prosecution, and severe punishment of offenders. This legislative push is expected to enhance overall public safety and order across the state.

The outcomes and valuable inputs from today’s public hearings are anticipated to significantly influence the final versions of these critical bills before their passage into law. This participatory process highlights the Kwara State House of Assembly’s commitment to transparent governance and effective lawmaking that reflects the collective will and security needs of its citizens.