Anambra 8th Assembly Enacts 45 Laws In Three Years, Set To Establish Rent Control Law
The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Somtochukwu Udeze, says the 8th Assembly has achieved a lot in the last three years through what he described as efforts to bring positive change in governance and improve the welfare of Ndi Anambra.
He made this known during a press briefing to mark the third anniversary of the 8th Assembly, noting that the House has passed about 45 bills so far, out of which 42 have been signed into law by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
He explained that the laws include both private members’ bills and 22 executive bills, alongside over 90 motions and more than 100 petitions, with about 16 of the petitions already resolved.
The Speaker said some of the major laws passed include the Local Government Administration Law and the Homeland Security Law, noting that the Local Government Administration Law was aimed at strengthening local government autonomy and improving how funds are managed through a consolidated account system.
On the Homeland Security Law, he said it was introduced to help address security challenges in the state and added that the law went through proper legislative scrutiny before it was eventually passed.
Right Honourable Udeze also credited the achievements of the Assembly to the good working relationship between the legislature and the executive arm of government under the “One State, One Agenda” policy.
He, however, stressed that the Assembly still maintains its independence while performing its duties of lawmaking, oversight, and representation.
He further disclosed that the Assembly is currently working on regulating house rents and agency fees across the state through a proposed Rent Control Law, which is not just about fixing rents but also addressing the activities of property agents and other challenges within the housing sector.
Speaking on plans to modernize the Assembly, the Speaker said efforts are ongoing to digitize its operations, including setting up a digital library, introducing more technology-based tools, and building an additional administrative block.
He also called for better welfare for staff and continuous training for lawmakers, especially new members, to help them perform their duties effectively.
The Speaker expressed confidence that the Assembly will continue to strengthen democracy and encourage greater public participation in lawmaking in Anambra State.
