The Katsina State House of Assembly has called on the state government to outlaw graduation celebrations in schools, citing security risks and social misconduct associated with such gatherings.
The decision was reached during Tuesday’s plenary session, which was presided over by Deputy Speaker Abduljalal Runka.
Lawmakers argued that unchecked school parties often provide fertile ground for vices ranging from substance abuse to street violence.
Presenting the motion, Tasi’u Musa-Maigari, who represents Zango constituency, emphasized that banning the practice would contribute to restoring order in communities across the state.
“Many of these celebrations end up encouraging social excesses and threatening public safety. The time has come for us to act decisively,” Musa-Maigari said while moving the motion.
His colleague, Aliyu Abubakar-Albaba from Katsina constituency, backed the motion but drew attention to a related security concern.
He urged the state government to urgently confront the rising menace of phone snatching, which he described as an “escalating crime capable of spiraling beyond control if not immediately addressed.”
After extensive deliberations, the assembly unanimously adopted the resolutions and directed the clerk to forward them to the executive arm of government for immediate action.
Meanwhile, during the same sitting, lawmakers demanded the removal of Ibrahim Ishaq, a permanent member of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).
The move followed a motion of urgent public importance tabled by the House Leader, Shamsuddeen Abubakar-Dabai.
Abubakar-Dabai told the chamber that Ishaq allegedly made derogatory comments against the assembly at a public event.
He noted that when summoned, Ishaq reportedly admitted to making the remarks.
“Such behavior undermines the authority of this house and contravenes the responsibility expected of a public officer,” the House Leader stated.
Relying on legal provisions and the gravity of the misconduct, the lawmakers urged the executive to relieve Ishaq of his appointment.
The deputy speaker subsequently directed that the resolution be transmitted to the state government for necessary implementation.
The twin resolutions highlight the assembly’s growing concern over insecurity and governance issues in Katsina State, as legislators push for stronger measures to protect residents and preserve institutional integrity.