- Safiu Kehinde
The House of Representatives has confirmed the death of Kano State lawmaker and member of the green chamber, Muhammad Hassan.
Muhmmad passed away at the age of 66 on Friday after prolonged illness.
Confirming the development in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, Akintunde Rotimi, the House of Representatives expressed its sadness over the demise of the lawmaker representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State.
Muhammad, who was elected in 2023, is also the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Judiciary until his death.
The green chamber described his demise as a huge loss to the chamber and his constituency.
“His passing is a profound loss to the House of Representatives, his constituents in Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State, and the nation at large.
“With his demise, Nigeria has lost one of its foremost Legislative Counsel and Legal Draftsmen, whose contributions over the years significantly advanced legislative development and constitutional processes in the country. Indeed, many of the laws enacted over past decades bear his enduring imprint.
“He brought to the legislature decades of cognate experience within the National Assembly bureaucracy, having risen through the ranks to the highest administrative cadre and retiring as a Permanent Secretary prior to his entry into partisan politics.
“His extensive background in administration and governance, as well as his wealth of institutional memory, significantly enriched his contributions to parliamentary work and national discourse.” The statement partly read.
The late lawmaker was further hailed for his commitment and diligence, making him a widely respected legislature.
“Within the House, he distinguished himself as a committed, reflective, and diligent legislator.
“As Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary, he made valuable contributions informed by deep institutional knowledge, administrative competence, and a firm commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s justice system and upholding the rule of law.
“He also served as a member of several other Committees, including Public Petitions, Aviation, Solid Minerals, Constitution Review, and Treaties, Protocols & Agreements, where he contributed meaningfully to legislative oversight and national policy considerations.
“Across committee engagements and plenary deliberations, his interventions consistently reflected maturity, professionalism, and a strong sense of public duty.
“He was widely respected for his professionalism, depth of legislative experience, and commitment to public service, as well as for his humility, calm disposition, and dedication to consensus-building.” Akintunde wrote.
On behalf of the green chamber, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, extends heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the people of Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency, the Government and people of Kano State, and all colleagues and associates.
Muhammad is to be buried according to Islamic rites later today with the House of Representatives promising to communicate further details in due course.