Barau sponsored 42 bills in three years — Aide

Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin has demonstrated significant legislative productivity, sponsoring 42 bills within his first three years in the 10th National Assembly. This period, from June 13, 2023, to June 13, 2026, reflects consistent engagement across governance, economic, and social policy sectors. According to Senate records, five of these bills have already been enacted into law.

Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, described this output as a major legislative accomplishment in a statement released on Friday. The 10th National Assembly began its term on June 13, 2023. The statement noted that Senator Barau, who represents Kano North Senatorial District, has maintained a steady pace of bill sponsorship, reinforcing his position as a key contributor in the upper legislative chamber.

The legislative record, detailed in The Parliamentarian Magazine, shows a breakdown of bills sponsored: 13 in 2023, nine in 2024, 17 in 2025, and three in 2026. These bills address critical areas including governance reform, education, healthcare, energy, the digital economy, and constitutional amendments. Among the five enacted laws are the North West Development Commission Bill, the National Identity Management Commission (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, and the Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo Establishment Bill.

Mudashir highlighted that sponsoring 42 bills in three years is a remarkable feat, especially considering Senator Barau's demanding duties as First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and his leadership support for the Senate President. This dual role underscores his commitment to both national and regional legislative agendas.

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Sponsoring forty-two bills in three years is, without doubt, a colossal legislative feat. Senator Barau, fondly called ‘Maliya’, has always been known as someone who raises the bar to enviable heights in all his endeavours.