Kwara Assembly Urges Governor To Enforce Ban On Street Begging
The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to enforce the existing law banning street begging across the state.
The lawmakers made the call during plenary on Wednesday, following a motion titled “Need to Control the Trend of Street Begging in Kwara State and Mitigate the Associated Security Risk,” sponsored by Hon. Abdullahi Halidu Danbaba (APC/Kaiama/Kemanji/Wajibe).
Speaker Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, while presenting the House’s resolutions, urged the Secretary to the State Government to establish a committee to assess the extent, root causes, and security implications of street begging.
He added that the committee should also recommend practical solutions to curb the menace.
Leading the debate, Danbaba warned that the unchecked rise in street begging endangers public safety and leaves vulnerable individuals exposed to exploitation, trafficking, and abuse.
Other lawmakers supported the motion and urged the governor to direct the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development to form a community-based task force.
According to them, the task force should identify beggars, support their reintegration into society, and monitor recurring cases.
Meanwhile, the Assembly also held the first reading of a bill to amend the Secret Cults and Secret Societies Prohibition Law.
The proposed amendment seeks to introduce stiffer penalties and enhance public safety.
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