According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary Muhammad Shehu Molash in a statement on Monday one of the laws was the Provisions for the Development of Tech-Enabled Start-Ups and Other Related Matters law, 2023,
The legislation, according to the press secretary, aims to create a conducive environment for government and private sector initiatives to be streamlined in order to increase employment opportunities, boost production, and promote innovation and trade in the state.
Additionally, the Kaduna State Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship has been established, and it will be led by Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, along with representatives from the departments of business and innovation, finance, planning, and budget, among others.
“Law to Repeal the Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency Law, No. 17 of 2015 and to Enact the Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency Law, 2023 and for Other Matters Connected Therewith.
“The purpose of the law is essentially to reposition the State’s investment drive through the provision of a regulatory framework for investment promotion and to most importantly allow for investments through public-private partnerships with the introduction of a new Part V, Sections 23 – 32 which was not provided in the old law.” It said
Law to Amend the Provisions Relating to Fines and Penalties in the Laws of Kaduna State 2023 is among the other bills that were signed into law.
The law’s goal is to update Kaduna State’s various laws’ fines and penalties to make them more in line with recent reforms and contemporary reality.
” A Law to Make Provisions for Public Health in the State and for Other Related Purposes 2023.
“The purpose of the law is to improve the public safety of the people of Kaduna State from health threats, prevent diseases and strive for a healthy population. The law has increased certain standards in the area of food and safety, occupation health and safety, with reviewed sanctions for contravention.
“A Law to Provide for a Social Security Scheme in the State and for Connected Matters 2023.
“The purpose of the law is to institutionalize the social investment programmes by providing a social safety net that will help to reduce poverty, assist indigent individuals and ensure all residents of the state have access to effective, quality and affordable healthcare.” It said
“The Law established an Administration responsible for contributory pension, contributory health and social investments in the State, with a Governing Board which comprises the Executive Chairman, and five other executive secretaries who shall be responsible for the following: (1) Contributory Pensions (2) Contributory Health (3) Social Assistance (4) Legal Service and Secretariat.” The statement further said.