A lawmaker representing the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State, Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, has died at the age of 66 after a long illness.
The spokesman of the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, confirmed in a statement on Saturday that Hassan died on Friday evening.
Rotimi described his death as a major loss to the National Assembly and the country, noting his many years of contribution to legislative development.
According to him, the late lawmaker was widely known as one of Nigeria’s leading legislative counsels and legal draftsmen, with many laws bearing his influence.
He said, “His passing is a profound loss to the House of Representatives, his constituents, and the nation at large.
“With his demise, Nigeria has lost one of its foremost Legislative Counsel and Legal Draftsmen, whose contributions significantly advanced legislative development and constitutional processes.”
Rotimi also said the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, has sent condolences to Hassan’s family, his constituents, and the government and people of Kano State.
He added, “May his soul rest well, and may his legacy endure.”
Hassan is expected to be buried on Saturday according to Islamic rites.
He was elected into the House in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and served as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary.
Before entering politics, Hassan worked for many years in the National Assembly, rising to the position of Permanent Secretary.
During his time in the House, he also served on several committees, including Public Petitions, Aviation, Solid Minerals, Constitution Review, and Treaties, Protocols and Agreements.
