KDHA signs Witness Protection Law 2016

Kaduna state House of Assembly presented and signed the Witness Protection Programme Law 2016, in to bill yesterday.
The bill which was presented by the chairman ad hoc committee on bills, Barrister Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku is aimed at establishing a programme to enable certain persons to receive in relation to certain information, investigation, inquiries or prosecution.
Other laws signed in to bill by the House include a bill for the law to establish the Kaduna State Fire and Public Safety Law, 2017 and, it is aimed at establishing an effective and efficient fire service management in the state.
The Kaduna State Audit Law, 2018 which intends to provide for the Audit of Public Accounts and matters connected therewith was also signed.
As part of the legislative work of the house, the three bills before being signed have received thorough study and series of meetings were held alongside interactive sessions with various stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective passage by the executive arm

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