The Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Dahiru Liman, is sponsoring a bill seeking to regulate house rent charges imposed by landlords and property owners across the state.

The proposed legislation is aimed at addressing growing concerns over rising accommodation costs, which have placed increasing financial pressure on low-income earners, workers, students and young families.

The bill is currently before the Assembly committee and has entered the public hearing stage, where tenants, landlords, property owners, estate professionals, developers, civil society groups and other stakeholders are expected to make contributions.

The proposed law seeks to create a fairer framework for residential rents while protecting tenants from excessive charges and ensuring that the legitimate rights of property owners are protected.

The initiative is also being presented as part of efforts to advance the people-oriented agenda of Governor Uba Sani’s administration, which has prioritised policies aimed at improving citizens’ welfare, reducing economic hardship and making government more responsive to residents’ needs.

The bill is currently before the relevant committee of the Kaduna State House of Assembly for detailed consideration.