Kwara Assembly Moves to Regulate Livestock Sector, Strengthen Procurement, Transparency

The Kwara State House of Assembly on Tuesday commenced legislative action on two key executive bills aimed at reforming the livestock sector and improving public procurement processes in the state.

Presiding over the plenary, the Speaker, Yakubu Danladi Salihu, read communications from Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, formally transmitting the proposed legislations to the House for consideration.

One of the bills, titled Kwara State Livestock Farm Registration, Feed Production, Sale and Regulation Bill, 2026, seeks to introduce a comprehensive framework for the registration and licensing of livestock farms, as well as regulate the production and sale of animal feed and related inputs across the state.

According to the message from the governor, the proposed law is designed to “strengthen operations and ensure proper regulation of the livestock sector in Kwara State,” a move seen as part of broader efforts to boost agricultural productivity and food security.

The second executive bill, Kwara State Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is aimed at reviewing the existing procurement law to enhance transparency, efficiency, and value for money in government spending.

The amendment is also expected to address issues around bidding thresholds and advance payments in contract execution.

During the plenary, the House Leader, Hon. Magaji Oba Abdulkadir, moved motions for the first reading of both bills, which were subsequently seconded by other lawmakers and approved without debate.

Following the readings, the Speaker directed the Clerk of the House to circulate copies of the bills to members, noting that this would enable detailed scrutiny ahead of the second reading.

Both bills have been referred to the House Committee on Business and Rules for scheduling of further legislative action.

Earlier, lawmakers reviewed and adopted the Votes and Proceedings of January 30, 2026, marking the formal progression of the day’s sitting.

The plenary was later adjourned following a motion moved by the House Leader and seconded by Hon. Bamigboye Joseph Olajire.

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