Kano State has allocated N100 million to reform various laws in the state for the year 2025. This ambitious initiative was revealed by the Chairman of the Kano State Law Reform Commission, Justice Lawal Muhammadu, during his presentation of the commission’s 2025 budget before the House of Assembly’s Committee on Judiciary.

Justice Muhammadu emphasized the urgent need for reform, noting that many laws in the state date back to before Nigeria’s independence, some of them originating in 1837 and based on outdated English legal frameworks. These archaic laws, he pointed out, are either no longer applicable or are rarely used, yet they remain in place in the state’s legal system.

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The reform process had previously begun earlier this year, but it was disrupted by the unfortunate damage and destruction of key materials during the August protests in the state. As a result, the commission is starting over, with a clear focus on reviewing outdated legislation, withdrawing those that serve no purpose, and reforming those that still have relevance.

The budget presentation also saw other state bodies, including the Kano State Radio Corporation, Ministry of Information, and various media outlets such as Kano Pillars Club and Triumph newspaper, reaffirm their commitment to utilizing the allocated resources effectively to improve their outputs.