Katsina assembly seeks ban on school graduation parties

The Katsina State House of Assembly has urged the state government to ban graduation celebrations in schools across the state.
The resolution was reached during the plenary session on Tuesday in Katsina, presided over by the deputy speaker, Abduljal Runka.
Presenting the motion, Tasi’u Musa-Maigari, representing Zango constituency, said such gatherings often trigger social vices and create security concerns across the state.
He therefore appealed to fellow lawmakers to support the motion, stressing that banning graduation ceremonies would help sustain peace and order.
Supporting the motion, Aliyu Abubakar-Albaba, representing Katsina constituency, urged the government to urgently tackle the rising problem of phone snatching.
According to him, immediate measures were necessary to curb the menace, which has become widespread and could spiral out of control if unchecked.
After deliberations, the house unanimously adopted the motions, stressing the need for swift intervention to safeguard residents across the state.
The deputy speaker directed the clerk to transmit the house resolutions to the executive arm for necessary action.
During the same plenary, the house also called for the dismissal of Ibrahim Ishaq, permanent member ‘I’ of the State Universal Basic Education Board.
The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance presented by the house leader, Shamsuddeen Abubakar-Dabai.
Mr Abubakar-Dabai said the call arose from an alleged unguarded remark Ishaq made against the assembly during a public function.
He noted that the assembly had earlier invited Ishaq for clarification, during which he reportedly admitted making the statements.
Citing legal provisions and the seriousness of the misconduct, the house urged the executive to relieve Ishaq of his appointment.
Following the adoption of the motion, the deputy speaker directed the clerk to forward the resolution to the executive arm for necessary implementation.
(NAN)
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