Legislative Works
Legislative Works of Hon. Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba
Hon. Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba, who represents the Awe–Doma–Keana Federal Constituency of Nasarawa State in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has been actively involved in legislative activities including sponsoring bills, co-sponsoring constitutional reforms, and advancing policies that promote education, justice, and national development. His legislative contributions reflect his focus on education, institutional development, justice reform, and national security policy.
- Federal College of Education (Technical) Keana Establishment Bill,2019
One of his most significant legislative achievements is the Federal College of Education (Technical) Keana Establishment Bill.
- The bill sought to establish a federal institution dedicated to technical and teacher education in Keana, Nasarawa State.
- The legislation successfully passed through the National Assembly and was eventually signed into law.
- The institution has since taken off and is considered a major educational legacy for the constituency.
This bill aims to:
- Expand access to teacher training and technical education.
- Improve manpower development in science and vocational fields.
- Promote regional educational development in Nasarawa State.
2. Parole Bill, 2020
Hon. Nalaraba also sponsored a Parole Bill aimed at reforming Nigeria’s criminal justice system.
Objectives of the bill include:
- Creating a structured parole system for eligible inmates.
- Supporting rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into society.
- Reducing overcrowding in correctional facilities.
The bill progressed through committee review stages in the legislative process.
State Police Establishment Constitutional Amendment Bill
Key objectives of the bill include:
- Moving policing powers from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent List.
- Allowing Nigerian states to establish and control their own police forces.
- Improving local security responses and addressing rising insecurity across the country.
This reform is considered one of the major constitutional debates aimed at restructuring Nigeria’s security architecture.
Beyond sponsoring bills, Hon. Nalaraba has participated in legislative debates and policy advocacy focused on:
- Educational Development
His legislative agenda strongly supports education through policies that expand educational institutions and provide opportunities for young Nigerians.
Examples include:
- Advocacy for the creation of higher institutions.
- Educational support programs through scholarships.
- Legislative engagement on education policy reforms.
He also facilitated ₦100 million scholarships for 1,000 students across Nasarawa State to support access to higher education.
2. Justice and Correctional Reforms
Through his parole reform bill and legislative debates, he has advocated for:
- humane correctional policies
- rehabilitation of offenders
- modernization of Nigeria’s criminal justice system.
3. National Security Reforms
Through co-sponsorship of the State Police bill, he has contributed to legislative efforts aimed at:
- improving internal security
- decentralizing policing authority
- strengthening community-based law enforcement.
As a member of the National Assembly, Hon. Nalaraba also performs constitutional responsibilities including:
- Oversight of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)
- Participation in committee work and legislative hearings
- Representation of the interests of Awe, Doma, and Keana constituents at the federal level
These roles ensure that federal policies, projects, and budgets benefit his constituency.
His legislative work has produced several measurable impacts:
- Establishment of a federal educational institution in Nasarawa State
- Contributions to national constitutional reforms on security
- Advancement of criminal justice reform policies
- Advocacy for education and youth development
These initiatives position him as a lawmaker focused on institutional development, policy reform, and constituency advancement.